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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.60, 28,812.18 and 14,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.60, 28,812.18 and 14,274 is: 21,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.60 : 28,812.18 = 14,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.60/28,812.18 = 14,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.60x = 28,812.18 × 14,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.60x = 411,265,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,265,057.32/19,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.31

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