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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.80, 28,499.70 and 18,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.80, 28,499.70 and 18,675.80 is: 28,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.80 : 28,499.70 = 18,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.80/28,499.70 = 18,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.80x = 28,499.70 × 18,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.80x = 532,254,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,254,697.26/18,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.70

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