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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.95, 27,997.86 and 16,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.95, 27,997.86 and 16,292.38 is: 24,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.95 : 27,997.86 = 16,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.95/27,997.86 = 16,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.95x = 27,997.86 × 16,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.95x = 456,151,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,151,634.32/18,719.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.15

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