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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.60, 28,835.40 and 18,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.60, 28,835.40 and 18,148.40 is: 27,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.60 : 28,835.40 = 18,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.60/28,835.40 = 18,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.60x = 28,835.40 × 18,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.60x = 523,316,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,316,373.36/19,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.60

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