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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.80, 28,822.20 and 10,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.80, 28,822.20 and 10,445.20 is: 15,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.80 : 28,822.20 = 10,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.80/28,822.20 = 10,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.80x = 28,822.20 × 10,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.80x = 301,053,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,053,643.44/19,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.80

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