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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,048.65, 28,600.72 and 14,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,048.65, 28,600.72 and 14,066.40 is: 21,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,048.65 : 28,600.72 = 14,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,048.65/28,600.72 = 14,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,048.65x = 28,600.72 × 14,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,048.65x = 402,309,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,309,025.39/19,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.08

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