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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.15, 28,653.18 and 18,529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.15, 28,653.18 and 18,529.89 is: 27,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.15 : 28,653.18 = 18,529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.15/28,653.18 = 18,529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.15x = 28,653.18 × 18,529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.15x = 530,940,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,940,273.55/19,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.34

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