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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,011.80, 28,517.70 and 14,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,011.80, 28,517.70 and 14,637.80 is: 21,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,011.80 : 28,517.70 = 14,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,011.80/28,517.70 = 14,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,011.80x = 28,517.70 × 14,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,011.80x = 417,436,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,436,389.06/19,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.70

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