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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.84, 28,498.26 and 5,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.84, 28,498.26 and 5,147.84 is: 7,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.84 : 28,498.26 = 5,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.84/28,498.26 = 5,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.84x = 28,498.26 × 5,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.84x = 146,704,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,704,482.76/18,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.76

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