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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.40, 28,859.70 and 14,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.40, 28,859.70 and 14,862.20 is: 22,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.40 : 28,859.70 = 14,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.40/28,859.70 = 14,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.40x = 28,859.70 × 14,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.40x = 428,918,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,918,633.34/19,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,310.00

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