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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.69, 28,354.03 and 5,051.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.69, 28,354.03 and 5,051.69 is: 7,577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.69 : 28,354.03 = 5,051.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.69/28,354.03 = 5,051.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.69x = 28,354.03 × 5,051.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.69x = 143,235,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235,769.81/18,902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.53

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