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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,311.48, 28,938.06 and 14,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,311.48, 28,938.06 and 14,357.88 is: 21,515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,311.48 : 28,938.06 = 14,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,311.48/28,938.06 = 14,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,311.48x = 28,938.06 × 14,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,311.48x = 415,489,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,489,192.91/19,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.14

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