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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,911.13, 28,372.90 and 5,763.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,911.13, 28,372.90 and 5,763.54 is: 8,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,911.13 : 28,372.90 = 5,763.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,911.13/28,372.90 = 5,763.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,911.13x = 28,372.90 × 5,763.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,911.13x = 163,528,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,528,344.07/18,911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.20

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