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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,226.70, 28,840.05 and 18,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,226.70, 28,840.05 and 18,133.20 is: 27,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,226.70 : 28,840.05 = 18,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,226.70/28,840.05 = 18,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,226.70x = 28,840.05 × 18,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,226.70x = 522,962,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,962,394.66/19,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,199.80

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