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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.23, 28,599.74 and 14,887.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.23, 28,599.74 and 14,887.53 is: 22,339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.23 : 28,599.74 = 14,887.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.23/28,599.74 = 14,887.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.23x = 28,599.74 × 14,887.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.23x = 425,779,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,779,487.24/19,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,339.81

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