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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.72, 28,492.86 and 5,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.72, 28,492.86 and 5,844.60 is: 8,768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.72 : 28,492.86 = 5,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.72/28,492.86 = 5,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.72x = 28,492.86 × 5,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.72x = 166,529,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,529,369.56/18,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,768.06

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