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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.80, 28,823.70 and 14,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.80, 28,823.70 and 14,841.80 is: 22,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.80 : 28,823.70 = 14,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.80/28,823.70 = 14,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.80x = 28,823.70 × 14,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.80x = 427,795,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,795,590.66/19,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.70

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