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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,378.20, 28,995.30 and 14,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,378.20, 28,995.30 and 14,194.20 is: 21,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,378.20 : 28,995.30 = 14,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,378.20/28,995.30 = 14,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,378.20x = 28,995.30 × 14,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,378.20x = 411,565,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,565,087.26/19,378.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.56

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