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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,139.20, 28,708.80 and 17,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,139.20, 28,708.80 and 17,987.20 is: 26,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,139.20 : 28,708.80 = 17,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,139.20/28,708.80 = 17,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,139.20x = 28,708.80 × 17,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,139.20x = 516,390,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,390,927.36/19,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,980.80

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