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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.76, 28,530.72 and 18,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.76, 28,530.72 and 18,519.36 is: 27,597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.76 : 28,530.72 = 18,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.76/28,530.72 = 18,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.76x = 28,530.72 × 18,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.76x = 528,370,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,370,674.74/19,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,597.27

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