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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.24, 28,498.05 and 18,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.24, 28,498.05 and 18,554.28 is: 27,830.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.24 : 28,498.05 = 18,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.24/28,498.05 = 18,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.24x = 28,498.05 × 18,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.24x = 528,760,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,760,799.15/18,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,830.63

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