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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.20, 28,861.80 and 14,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.20, 28,861.80 and 14,575.60 is: 21,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.20 : 28,861.80 = 14,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.20/28,861.80 = 14,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.20x = 28,861.80 × 14,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.20x = 420,678,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,678,052.08/19,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.40

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