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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164.90, 28,752.14 and 18,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,164.90, 28,752.14 and 18,847.05 is: 28,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164.90 : 28,752.14 = 18,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164.90/28,752.14 = 18,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164.90x = 28,752.14 × 18,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164.90x = 541,892,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,892,925.95/19,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,275.28

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