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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.82, 28,532.41 and 14,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.82, 28,532.41 and 14,362.62 is: 21,504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.82 : 28,532.41 = 14,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.82/28,532.41 = 14,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.82x = 28,532.41 × 14,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.82x = 409,800,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,800,162.51/19,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.12

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