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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,351.98, 28,867.32 and 18,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,351.98, 28,867.32 and 18,704.12 is: 27,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351.98 : 28,867.32 = 18,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351.98/28,867.32 = 18,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351.98x = 28,867.32 × 18,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351.98x = 539,937,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,937,673.02/19,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,900.90

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