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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.92, 26,408.97 and 18,557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.92, 26,408.97 and 18,557.37 is: 25,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.92 : 26,408.97 = 18,557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.92/26,408.97 = 18,557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.92x = 26,408.97 × 18,557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.92x = 490,081,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,081,027.61/19,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,423.20

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