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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.59, 28,406.04 and 5,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.59, 28,406.04 and 5,606.55 is: 8,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.59 : 28,406.04 = 5,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.59/28,406.04 = 5,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.59x = 28,406.04 × 5,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.59x = 159,259,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,259,883.56/18,934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.06

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