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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.60, 28,617.30 and 14,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.60, 28,617.30 and 14,131.80 is: 21,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.60 : 28,617.30 = 14,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.60/28,617.30 = 14,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.60x = 28,617.30 × 14,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.60x = 404,413,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,413,960.14/19,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.73

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