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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.40, 28,512.60 and 15,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.40, 28,512.60 and 15,552.40 is: 23,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.40 : 28,512.60 = 15,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.40/28,512.60 = 15,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.40x = 28,512.60 × 15,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.40x = 443,439,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,439,360.24/19,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.60

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