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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.40, 28,898.10 and 14,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.40, 28,898.10 and 14,891.40 is: 22,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.40 : 28,898.10 = 14,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.40/28,898.10 = 14,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.40x = 28,898.10 × 14,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.40x = 430,333,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,333,166.34/19,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,337.10

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