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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.79, 28,498.67 and 9,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.79, 28,498.67 and 9,001.19 is: 13,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.79 : 28,498.67 = 9,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.79/28,498.67 = 9,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.79x = 28,498.67 × 9,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.79x = 256,522,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,522,003.41/18,998.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.02

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