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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.20, 28,494.30 and 5,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.20, 28,494.30 and 5,145.20 is: 7,717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.20 : 28,494.30 = 5,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.20/28,494.30 = 5,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.20x = 28,494.30 × 5,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.20x = 146,608,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,608,729.89/18,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.79

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