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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.72, 28,629 and 14,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.72, 28,629 and 14,907.04 is: 22,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.72 : 28,629 = 14,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.72/28,629 = 14,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.72x = 28,629 × 14,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.72x = 426,773,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,773,648.16/19,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,369.09

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