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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,887.80, 28,331.72 and 5,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,887.80, 28,331.72 and 5,036.80 is: 7,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,887.80 : 28,331.72 = 5,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,887.80/28,331.72 = 5,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,887.80x = 28,331.72 × 5,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,887.80x = 142,701,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,701,207.30/18,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.21

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