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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,361.40, 28,998.90 and 14,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,361.40, 28,998.90 and 14,944.20 is: 22,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,361.40 : 28,998.90 = 14,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,361.40/28,998.90 = 14,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,361.40x = 28,998.90 × 14,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,361.40x = 433,365,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,365,361.38/19,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.96

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