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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.80, 28,360.20 and 17,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.80, 28,360.20 and 17,999.60 is: 26,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.80 : 28,360.20 = 17,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.80/28,360.20 = 17,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.80x = 28,360.20 × 17,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.80x = 510,472,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,472,255.92/18,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.40

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