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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.80, 28,817.70 and 18,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.80, 28,817.70 and 18,920.20 is: 28,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.80 : 28,817.70 = 18,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.80/28,817.70 = 18,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.80x = 28,817.70 × 18,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.80x = 545,236,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,236,647.54/19,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,380.30

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