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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.80, 28,984.20 and 18,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.80, 28,984.20 and 18,017.20 is: 27,025.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.80 : 28,984.20 = 18,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.80/28,984.20 = 18,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.80x = 28,984.20 × 18,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.80x = 522,214,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,214,128.24/19,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,025.80

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