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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,217.80, 28,826.70 and 18,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,217.80, 28,826.70 and 18,926.20 is: 28,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,217.80 : 28,826.70 = 18,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,217.80/28,826.70 = 18,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,217.80x = 28,826.70 × 18,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,217.80x = 545,579,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,579,889.54/19,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,389.30

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