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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.60, 28,819.40 and 13,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.60, 28,819.40 and 13,975.60 is: 20,916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.60 : 28,819.40 = 13,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.60/28,819.40 = 13,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.60x = 28,819.40 × 13,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.60x = 402,768,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,768,406.64/19,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.95

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