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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,186.80, 28,823.40 and 18,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,186.80, 28,823.40 and 18,452.40 is: 27,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,186.80 : 28,823.40 = 18,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,186.80/28,823.40 = 18,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,186.80x = 28,823.40 × 18,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,186.80x = 531,860,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,860,906.16/19,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,720.15

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