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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,304.30, 28,999.65 and 18,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,304.30, 28,999.65 and 18,517.10 is: 27,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,304.30 : 28,999.65 = 18,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,304.30/28,999.65 = 18,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,304.30x = 28,999.65 × 18,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,304.30x = 536,989,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,989,419.02/19,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,817.09

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