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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,357.98, 28,876.26 and 18,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,357.98, 28,876.26 and 18,710.12 is: 27,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,357.98 : 28,876.26 = 18,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,357.98/28,876.26 = 18,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,357.98x = 28,876.26 × 18,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,357.98x = 540,278,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,278,289.75/19,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,909.85

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