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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221.15, 28,662.12 and 18,535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221.15, 28,662.12 and 18,535.89 is: 27,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221.15 : 28,662.12 = 18,535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221.15/28,662.12 = 18,535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221.15x = 28,662.12 × 18,535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221.15x = 531,277,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,277,903.49/19,221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,640.28

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