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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,321.80, 28,982.70 and 18,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,321.80, 28,982.70 and 18,016.20 is: 27,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,321.80 : 28,982.70 = 18,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,321.80/28,982.70 = 18,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,321.80x = 28,982.70 × 18,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,321.80x = 522,158,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,158,119.74/19,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,024.30

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