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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.10, 28,497.15 and 18,609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.10, 28,497.15 and 18,609.30 is: 27,913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.10 : 28,497.15 = 18,609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.10/28,497.15 = 18,609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.10x = 28,497.15 × 18,609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.10x = 530,312,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,312,013.50/18,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,913.95

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