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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.80, 28,558.50 and 15,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.80, 28,558.50 and 15,371.32 is: 23,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.80 : 28,558.50 = 15,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.80/28,558.50 = 15,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.80x = 28,558.50 × 15,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.80x = 438,981,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,981,842.22/19,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,060.86

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