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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,312.40, 28,968.60 and 14,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,312.40, 28,968.60 and 14,128.40 is: 21,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,312.40 : 28,968.60 = 14,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,312.40/28,968.60 = 14,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,312.40x = 28,968.60 × 14,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,312.40x = 409,279,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,279,968.24/19,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.60

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