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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,270.40, 28,927.20 and 14,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,270.40, 28,927.20 and 14,907.20 is: 22,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,270.40 : 28,927.20 = 14,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,270.40/28,927.20 = 14,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,270.40x = 28,927.20 × 14,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,270.40x = 431,223,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,223,555.84/19,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.51

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