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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.04, 28,825.92 and 14,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.04, 28,825.92 and 14,040 is: 21,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.04 : 28,825.92 = 14,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.04/28,825.92 = 14,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.04x = 28,825.92 × 14,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.04x = 404,715,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,715,916.80/19,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.44

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