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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,167.60, 28,751.40 and 18,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,167.60, 28,751.40 and 18,908.40 is: 28,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,167.60 : 28,751.40 = 18,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,167.60/28,751.40 = 18,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,167.60x = 28,751.40 × 18,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,167.60x = 543,642,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,642,971.76/19,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,362.60

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