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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.60, 28,847.40 and 14,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.60, 28,847.40 and 14,009.20 is: 21,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.60 : 28,847.40 = 14,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.60/28,847.40 = 14,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.60x = 28,847.40 × 14,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.60x = 404,128,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,128,996.08/19,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.80

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