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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.32, 27,499.96 and 18,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.32, 27,499.96 and 18,111.60 is: 25,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.32 : 27,499.96 = 18,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.32/27,499.96 = 18,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.32x = 27,499.96 × 18,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.32x = 498,068,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,068,196.30/19,907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.35

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