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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.59, 28,499.96 and 6,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.59, 28,499.96 and 6,519.44 is: 9,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.59 : 28,499.96 = 6,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.59/28,499.96 = 6,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.59x = 28,499.96 × 6,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.59x = 185,803,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,803,604.13/18,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.35

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