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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,193.40, 28,811.70 and 14,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,193.40, 28,811.70 and 14,830.20 is: 22,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,193.40 : 28,811.70 = 14,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,193.40/28,811.70 = 14,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,193.40x = 28,811.70 × 14,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,193.40x = 427,283,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,283,273.34/19,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.99

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