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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.68, 28,453.45 and 5,822.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.68, 28,453.45 and 5,822.02 is: 8,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.68 : 28,453.45 = 5,822.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.68/28,453.45 = 5,822.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.68x = 28,453.45 × 5,822.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.68x = 165,656,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,656,554.97/18,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.70

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