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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,112.40, 28,611.90 and 14,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,112.40, 28,611.90 and 14,203.80 is: 21,263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,112.40 : 28,611.90 = 14,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,112.40/28,611.90 = 14,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,112.40x = 28,611.90 × 14,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,112.40x = 406,397,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,397,705.22/19,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.56

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