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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.95, 28,499.91 and 5,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.95, 28,499.91 and 5,148.95 is: 7,723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.95 : 28,499.91 = 5,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.95/28,499.91 = 5,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.95x = 28,499.91 × 5,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.95x = 146,744,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,744,469.09/18,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.42

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