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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.20, 28,808.70 and 18,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.20, 28,808.70 and 18,363.40 is: 27,498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.20 : 28,808.70 = 18,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.20/28,808.70 = 18,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.20x = 28,808.70 × 18,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.20x = 529,025,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,025,681.58/19,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.71

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