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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.60, 28,898.40 and 18,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.60, 28,898.40 and 18,429.20 is: 27,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.60 : 28,898.40 = 18,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.60/28,898.40 = 18,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.60x = 28,898.40 × 18,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.60x = 532,574,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,574,393.28/19,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,643.80

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