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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.72, 28,372.28 and 5,774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.72, 28,372.28 and 5,774.48 is: 8,659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.72 : 28,372.28 = 5,774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.72/28,372.28 = 5,774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.72x = 28,372.28 × 5,774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.72x = 163,835,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,835,163.41/18,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.03

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