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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.67, 28,360.10 and 5,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.67, 28,360.10 and 5,758.14 is: 8,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.67 : 28,360.10 = 5,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.67/28,360.10 = 5,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.67x = 28,360.10 × 5,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.67x = 163,301,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,301,397.42/18,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.69

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