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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.76, 28,538.64 and 18,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.76, 28,538.64 and 18,577.44 is: 27,674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.76 : 28,538.64 = 18,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.76/28,538.64 = 18,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.76x = 28,538.64 × 18,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.76x = 530,174,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,174,872.28/19,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,674.16

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