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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344, 28,971 and 18,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344, 28,971 and 18,811.90 is: 28,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344 : 28,971 = 18,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344/28,971 = 18,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344x = 28,971 × 18,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344x = 544,999,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,999,554.90/19,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,174.09

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