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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.93, 28,394.44 and 5,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.93, 28,394.44 and 5,599.27 is: 8,400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.93 : 28,394.44 = 5,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.93/28,394.44 = 5,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.93x = 28,394.44 × 5,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.93x = 158,988,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,988,108.06/18,925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.55

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