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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,219.80, 28,870.67 and 18,096.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,219.80, 28,870.67 and 18,096.23 is: 27,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,219.80 : 28,870.67 = 18,096.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,219.80/28,870.67 = 18,096.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,219.80x = 28,870.67 × 18,096.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,219.80x = 522,450,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,450,049.74/19,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,182.91

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