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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.20, 28,661.70 and 18,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.20, 28,661.70 and 18,265.40 is: 27,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.20 : 28,661.70 = 18,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.20/28,661.70 = 18,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.20x = 28,661.70 × 18,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.20x = 523,517,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,517,415.18/19,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,351.72

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