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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,208.58, 28,768.92 and 18,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,208.58, 28,768.92 and 18,552.48 is: 27,786.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,208.58 : 28,768.92 = 18,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,208.58/28,768.92 = 18,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,208.58x = 28,768.92 × 18,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,208.58x = 533,734,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,734,812.92/19,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,786.27

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