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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.40, 28,550.10 and 15,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.40, 28,550.10 and 15,534.20 is: 23,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.40 : 28,550.10 = 15,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.40/28,550.10 = 15,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.40x = 28,550.10 × 15,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.40x = 443,502,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,502,963.42/19,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,301.30

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