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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,139.70, 28,709.55 and 14,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,139.70, 28,709.55 and 14,474.10 is: 21,711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,139.70 : 28,709.55 = 14,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,139.70/28,709.55 = 14,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,139.70x = 28,709.55 × 14,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,139.70x = 415,544,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,544,897.66/19,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.15

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