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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.78, 28,356.43 and 5,759.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.78, 28,356.43 and 5,759.07 is: 8,636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.78 : 28,356.43 = 5,759.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.78/28,356.43 = 5,759.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.78x = 28,356.43 × 5,759.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.78x = 163,306,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,306,665.32/18,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.10

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