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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.20, 28,711.80 and 14,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.20, 28,711.80 and 14,220.45 is: 21,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.20 : 28,711.80 = 14,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.20/28,711.80 = 14,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.20x = 28,711.80 × 14,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.20x = 408,294,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,294,716.31/19,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,330.68

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