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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.44, 28,821.66 and 14,838.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.44, 28,821.66 and 14,838.28 is: 22,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.44 : 28,821.66 = 14,838.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.44/28,821.66 = 14,838.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.44x = 28,821.66 × 14,838.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.44x = 427,663,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,663,861.14/19,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.42

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