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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.91, 28,494.90 and 5,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.91, 28,494.90 and 5,669.77 is: 8,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.91 : 28,494.90 = 5,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.91/28,494.90 = 5,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.91x = 28,494.90 × 5,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.91x = 161,559,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,559,529.17/18,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.17

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