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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.79, 28,500.17 and 9,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.79, 28,500.17 and 9,002.19 is: 13,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.79 : 28,500.17 = 9,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.79/28,500.17 = 9,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.79x = 28,500.17 × 9,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.79x = 256,563,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,563,945.37/18,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.51

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