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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.70, 28,498.05 and 17,616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.70, 28,498.05 and 17,616.30 is: 26,424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.70 : 28,498.05 = 17,616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.70/28,498.05 = 17,616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.70x = 28,498.05 × 17,616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.70x = 502,030,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,030,198.22/18,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.45

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