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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,855.19, 29,901.66 and 18,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,855.19, 29,901.66 and 18,083.72 is: 27,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,855.19 : 29,901.66 = 18,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,855.19/29,901.66 = 18,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,855.19x = 29,901.66 × 18,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,855.19x = 540,733,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,733,097.47/19,855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,233.85

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