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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.60, 28,870.80 and 14,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.60, 28,870.80 and 14,322.40 is: 21,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.60 : 28,870.80 = 14,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.60/28,870.80 = 14,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.60x = 28,870.80 × 14,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.60x = 413,499,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,499,145.92/19,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.50

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