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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.40, 28,842.60 and 13,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.40, 28,842.60 and 13,979.60 is: 20,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.40 : 28,842.60 = 13,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.40/28,842.60 = 13,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.40x = 28,842.60 × 13,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.40x = 403,208,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,208,010.96/19,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.40

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