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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.68, 28,434.72 and 5,808.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.68, 28,434.72 and 5,808.24 is: 8,712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.68 : 28,434.72 = 5,808.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.68/28,434.72 = 5,808.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.68x = 28,434.72 × 5,808.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.68x = 165,155,678.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,155,678.09/18,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.73

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