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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.51, 28,484.72 and 5,841.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.51, 28,484.72 and 5,841.99 is: 8,763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.51 : 28,484.72 = 5,841.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.51/28,484.72 = 5,841.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.51x = 28,484.72 × 5,841.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.51x = 166,407,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,407,449.39/18,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.12

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