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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.11, 28,481.79 and 7,913.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.11, 28,481.79 and 7,913.13 is: 11,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.11 : 28,481.79 = 7,913.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.11/28,481.79 = 7,913.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.11x = 28,481.79 × 7,913.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.11x = 225,380,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,380,029.77/18,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.29

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