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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,057.60, 28,618.80 and 14,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,057.60, 28,618.80 and 14,132.80 is: 21,223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,057.60 : 28,618.80 = 14,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,057.60/28,618.80 = 14,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,057.60x = 28,618.80 × 14,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,057.60x = 404,463,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,463,776.64/19,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.23

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