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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,971.83, 29,823.98 and 18,594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,971.83, 29,823.98 and 18,594.02 is: 27,766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,971.83 : 29,823.98 = 18,594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,971.83/29,823.98 = 18,594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,971.83x = 29,823.98 × 18,594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,971.83x = 554,547,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,547,766.78/19,971.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,766.49

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