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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.67, 28,363.16 and 5,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.67, 28,363.16 and 5,399.80 is: 8,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.67 : 28,363.16 = 5,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.67/28,363.16 = 5,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.67x = 28,363.16 × 5,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.67x = 153,155,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,155,391.37/18,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.75

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