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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.89, 28,714.52 and 14,700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.89, 28,714.52 and 14,700.50 is: 22,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.89 : 28,714.52 = 14,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.89/28,714.52 = 14,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.89x = 28,714.52 × 14,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.89x = 422,117,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,117,584.18/19,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.32

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