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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,121.40, 28,703.70 and 14,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,121.40, 28,703.70 and 14,758.20 is: 22,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,121.40 : 28,703.70 = 14,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,121.40/28,703.70 = 14,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,121.40x = 28,703.70 × 14,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,121.40x = 423,614,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,614,945.34/19,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,153.97

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