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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.42, 28,613.37 and 14,896.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.42, 28,613.37 and 14,896.73 is: 22,353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.42 : 28,613.37 = 14,896.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.42/28,613.37 = 14,896.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.42x = 28,613.37 × 14,896.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.42x = 426,245,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,245,647.28/19,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.49

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