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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.04, 28,499.04 and 9,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.04, 28,499.04 and 9,001.44 is: 13,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.04 : 28,499.04 = 9,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.04/28,499.04 = 9,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.04x = 28,499.04 × 9,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.04x = 256,532,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,532,398.62/18,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.39

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