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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.80, 28,496.67 and 5,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.80, 28,496.67 and 5,146.80 is: 7,720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.80 : 28,496.67 = 5,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.80/28,496.67 = 5,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.80x = 28,496.67 × 5,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.80x = 146,666,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,666,661.16/18,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.19

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