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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,009.80, 28,514.70 and 18,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,009.80, 28,514.70 and 18,685.80 is: 28,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,009.80 : 28,514.70 = 18,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,009.80/28,514.70 = 18,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,009.80x = 28,514.70 × 18,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,009.80x = 532,819,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,819,981.26/19,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,028.70

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