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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.82, 28,550.60 and 14,877.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.82, 28,550.60 and 14,877.33 is: 22,315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.82 : 28,550.60 = 14,877.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.82/28,550.60 = 14,877.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.82x = 28,550.60 × 14,877.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.82x = 424,756,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,756,697.90/19,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.89

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