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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.80, 28,558.13 and 18,320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.80, 28,558.13 and 18,320.68 is: 27,287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.80 : 28,558.13 = 18,320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.80/28,558.13 = 18,320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.80x = 28,558.13 × 18,320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.80x = 523,204,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,204,361.13/19,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,287.46

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