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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.80, 28,861.20 and 14,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.80, 28,861.20 and 14,575.20 is: 21,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.80 : 28,861.20 = 14,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.80/28,861.20 = 14,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.80x = 28,861.20 × 14,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.80x = 420,657,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,657,762.24/19,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,862.80

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