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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,165.20, 28,747.80 and 14,244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,165.20, 28,747.80 and 14,244.45 is: 21,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,165.20 : 28,747.80 = 14,244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,165.20/28,747.80 = 14,244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,165.20x = 28,747.80 × 14,244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,165.20x = 409,496,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,496,599.71/19,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.68

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