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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,370.40, 28,998.90 and 14,461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,370.40, 28,998.90 and 14,461.80 is: 21,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,370.40 : 28,998.90 = 14,461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,370.40/28,998.90 = 14,461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,370.40x = 28,998.90 × 14,461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,370.40x = 419,376,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,376,292.02/19,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.37

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