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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.80, 28,496.70 and 18,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.80, 28,496.70 and 18,673.80 is: 28,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.80 : 28,496.70 = 18,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.80/28,496.70 = 18,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.80x = 28,496.70 × 18,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.80x = 532,141,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,141,676.46/18,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,010.70

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