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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.29, 28,575.87 and 14,871.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.29, 28,575.87 and 14,871.59 is: 22,315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.29 : 28,575.87 = 14,871.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.29/28,575.87 = 14,871.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.29x = 28,575.87 × 14,871.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.29x = 424,968,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,968,585.35/19,043.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.92

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