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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.99, 28,114.34 and 5,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.99, 28,114.34 and 5,594.48 is: 8,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.99 : 28,114.34 = 5,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.99/28,114.34 = 5,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.99x = 28,114.34 × 5,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.99x = 157,284,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,284,944.30/18,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.12

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