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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,029.60, 28,508.83 and 15,929.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,029.60, 28,508.83 and 15,929.53 is: 23,864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,029.60 : 28,508.83 = 15,929.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,029.60/28,508.83 = 15,929.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,029.60x = 28,508.83 × 15,929.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,029.60x = 454,132,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,132,151.65/19,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,864.51

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