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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,239.20, 28,810.20 and 18,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,239.20, 28,810.20 and 18,364.40 is: 27,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,239.20 : 28,810.20 = 18,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,239.20/28,810.20 = 18,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,239.20x = 28,810.20 × 18,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,239.20x = 529,082,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,082,036.88/19,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,500.21

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