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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.06, 28,362.14 and 5,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.06, 28,362.14 and 5,057.06 is: 7,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.06 : 28,362.14 = 5,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.06/28,362.14 = 5,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.06x = 28,362.14 × 5,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.06x = 143,429,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,429,043.71/18,908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.60

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