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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,127.40, 28,712.70 and 14,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,127.40, 28,712.70 and 14,764.20 is: 22,162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,127.40 : 28,712.70 = 14,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,127.40/28,712.70 = 14,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,127.40x = 28,712.70 × 14,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,127.40x = 423,920,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,920,045.34/19,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.97

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