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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.44, 28,493.08 and 5,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.44, 28,493.08 and 5,144.44 is: 7,716.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.44 : 28,493.08 = 5,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.44/28,493.08 = 5,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.44x = 28,493.08 × 5,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.44x = 146,580,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,580,940.48/18,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.64

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