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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.22, 28,778.41 and 14,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.22, 28,778.41 and 14,569.68 is: 21,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.22 : 28,778.41 = 14,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.22/28,778.41 = 14,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.22x = 28,778.41 × 14,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.22x = 419,292,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,292,224.61/19,236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,797.02

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