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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.92, 28,822.08 and 13,949.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.92, 28,822.08 and 13,949.78 is: 20,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.92 : 28,822.08 = 13,949.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.92/28,822.08 = 13,949.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.92x = 28,822.08 × 13,949.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.92x = 402,061,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,061,675.14/19,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.31

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