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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.60, 28,581.30 and 14,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.60, 28,581.30 and 14,107.80 is: 21,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.60 : 28,581.30 = 14,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.60/28,581.30 = 14,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.60x = 28,581.30 × 14,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.60x = 403,219,264.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,219,264.14/19,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,185.72

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