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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.25, 28,994.58 and 14,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.25, 28,994.58 and 14,888.60 is: 22,311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.25 : 28,994.58 = 14,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.25/28,994.58 = 14,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.25x = 28,994.58 × 14,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.25x = 431,688,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,688,558.82/19,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.51

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