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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,454.71, 28,997 and 18,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,454.71, 28,997 and 18,347.44 is: 27,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,454.71 : 28,997 = 18,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,454.71/28,997 = 18,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,454.71x = 28,997 × 18,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,454.71x = 532,020,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,020,717.68/19,454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,346.63

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