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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,207.40, 28,832.70 and 14,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,207.40, 28,832.70 and 14,844.20 is: 22,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,207.40 : 28,832.70 = 14,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,207.40/28,832.70 = 14,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,207.40x = 28,832.70 × 14,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,207.40x = 427,998,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,998,365.34/19,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.99

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