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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.40, 28,919.10 and 14,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.40, 28,919.10 and 14,095.40 is: 21,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.40 : 28,919.10 = 14,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.40/28,919.10 = 14,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.40x = 28,919.10 × 14,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.40x = 407,626,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,626,282.14/19,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.10

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