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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.80, 28,874.40 and 18,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.80, 28,874.40 and 18,702.40 is: 28,095.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.80 : 28,874.40 = 18,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.80/28,874.40 = 18,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.80x = 28,874.40 × 18,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.80x = 540,020,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,020,578.56/19,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,095.63

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