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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,930.05, 28,399.26 and 5,783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,930.05, 28,399.26 and 5,783.45 is: 8,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,930.05 : 28,399.26 = 5,783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,930.05/28,399.26 = 5,783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,930.05x = 28,399.26 × 5,783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,930.05x = 164,245,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,245,707.15/18,930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.45

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