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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.40, 28,924.20 and 14,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.40, 28,924.20 and 14,905.20 is: 22,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.40 : 28,924.20 = 14,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.40/28,924.20 = 14,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.40x = 28,924.20 × 14,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.40x = 431,120,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,120,985.84/19,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.51

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