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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.94, 28,737.48 and 14,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.94, 28,737.48 and 14,236.76 is: 21,353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.94 : 28,737.48 = 14,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.94/28,737.48 = 14,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.94x = 28,737.48 × 14,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.94x = 409,128,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,128,605.76/19,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.33

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