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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,565.28, 29,193.84 and 18,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,565.28, 29,193.84 and 18,374.76 is: 27,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,565.28 : 29,193.84 = 18,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,565.28/29,193.84 = 18,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,565.28x = 29,193.84 × 18,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,565.28x = 536,429,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,429,803.48/19,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,417.44

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