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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,125.40, 28,709.70 and 14,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,125.40, 28,709.70 and 14,762.20 is: 22,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,125.40 : 28,709.70 = 14,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,125.40/28,709.70 = 14,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,125.40x = 28,709.70 × 14,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,125.40x = 423,818,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,818,333.34/19,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.97

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