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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.94, 28,698.31 and 18,496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161.94, 28,698.31 and 18,496.87 is: 27,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161.94 : 28,698.31 = 18,496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161.94/28,698.31 = 18,496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161.94x = 28,698.31 × 18,496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161.94x = 530,828,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,828,909.29/19,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,702.25

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