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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.80, 28,667.70 and 18,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.80, 28,667.70 and 18,820.20 is: 28,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.80 : 28,667.70 = 18,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.80/28,667.70 = 18,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.80x = 28,667.70 × 18,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.80x = 539,531,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,531,847.54/19,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,230.30

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