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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.80, 28,550.70 and 15,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.80, 28,550.70 and 15,534.60 is: 23,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.80 : 28,550.70 = 15,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.80/28,550.70 = 15,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.80x = 28,550.70 × 15,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.80x = 443,523,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,523,704.22/19,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,301.90

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