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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.91, 28,109.87 and 5,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.91, 28,109.87 and 5,601.51 is: 8,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.91 : 28,109.87 = 5,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.91/28,109.87 = 5,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.91x = 28,109.87 × 5,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.91x = 157,457,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,457,689.90/18,739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.27

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