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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.20, 28,842.30 and 18,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.20, 28,842.30 and 18,134.70 is: 27,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.20 : 28,842.30 = 18,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.20/28,842.30 = 18,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.20x = 28,842.30 × 18,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.20x = 523,046,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,046,457.81/19,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,202.05

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