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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.82, 28,549.10 and 14,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.82, 28,549.10 and 14,876.33 is: 22,314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.82 : 28,549.10 = 14,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.82/28,549.10 = 14,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.82x = 28,549.10 × 14,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.82x = 424,705,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,705,727.25/19,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.39

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