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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,117.42, 28,622.97 and 14,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,117.42, 28,622.97 and 14,423.27 is: 21,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,117.42 : 28,622.97 = 14,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,117.42/28,622.97 = 14,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,117.42x = 28,622.97 × 14,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,117.42x = 412,836,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,836,681.40/19,117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.79

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