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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.00, 28,111.96 and 17,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.00, 28,111.96 and 17,966.48 is: 26,981.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.00 : 28,111.96 = 17,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.00/28,111.96 = 17,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.00x = 28,111.96 × 17,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.00x = 505,072,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,072,849.00/18,719.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,981.83

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