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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,953.65, 28,434.12 and 5,806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,953.65, 28,434.12 and 5,806.14 is: 8,710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,953.65 : 28,434.12 = 5,806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,953.65/28,434.12 = 5,806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,953.65x = 28,434.12 × 5,806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,953.65x = 165,092,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,092,481.50/18,953.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.33

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