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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,280.20, 28,920.30 and 14,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,280.20, 28,920.30 and 14,672.20 is: 22,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,280.20 : 28,920.30 = 14,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,280.20/28,920.30 = 14,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,280.20x = 28,920.30 × 14,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,280.20x = 424,324,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,324,425.66/19,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.30

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