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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.20, 28,842.30 and 14,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.20, 28,842.30 and 14,562.60 is: 21,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.20 : 28,842.30 = 14,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.20/28,842.30 = 14,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.20x = 28,842.30 × 14,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.20x = 420,018,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,018,877.98/19,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,843.90

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