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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.44, 28,697.57 and 18,496.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161.44, 28,697.57 and 18,496.37 is: 27,701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161.44 : 28,697.57 = 18,496.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161.44/28,697.57 = 18,496.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161.44x = 28,697.57 × 18,496.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161.44x = 530,800,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,800,780.34/19,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,701.51

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