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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,204.96, 28,762.64 and 14,787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,204.96, 28,762.64 and 14,787.36 is: 22,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,204.96 : 28,762.64 = 14,787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,204.96/28,762.64 = 14,787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,204.96x = 28,762.64 × 14,787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,204.96x = 425,323,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,323,512.23/19,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.55

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