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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.58, 28,752.77 and 14,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.58, 28,752.77 and 14,656.01 is: 21,996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.58 : 28,752.77 = 14,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.58/28,752.77 = 14,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.58x = 28,752.77 × 14,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.58x = 421,400,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,400,777.52/19,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.56

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