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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.20, 28,529.70 and 12,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.20, 28,529.70 and 12,453.40 is: 18,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.20 : 28,529.70 = 12,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.20/28,529.70 = 12,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.20x = 28,529.70 × 12,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.20x = 355,291,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,291,765.98/18,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.34

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