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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.66, 28,535.49 and 14,857.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.66, 28,535.49 and 14,857.43 is: 22,286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.66 : 28,535.49 = 14,857.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.66/28,535.49 = 14,857.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.66x = 28,535.49 × 14,857.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.66x = 423,963,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,963,902.51/19,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.14

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