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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.40, 28,508.10 and 15,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.40, 28,508.10 and 15,549.40 is: 23,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.40 : 28,508.10 = 15,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.40/28,508.10 = 15,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.40x = 28,508.10 × 15,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.40x = 443,283,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,283,850.14/19,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,324.10

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