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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.08, 28,827.92 and 14,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.08, 28,827.92 and 14,284.52 is: 21,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.08 : 28,827.92 = 14,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.08/28,827.92 = 14,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.08x = 28,827.92 × 14,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.08x = 411,792,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,792,999.80/19,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.10

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