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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.40, 28,475.70 and 15,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.40, 28,475.70 and 15,700.60 is: 23,524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.40 : 28,475.70 = 15,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.40/28,475.70 = 15,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.40x = 28,475.70 × 15,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.40x = 447,085,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,085,575.42/19,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.13

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