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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.72, 28,694.08 and 15,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.72, 28,694.08 and 15,655.84 is: 23,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.72 : 28,694.08 = 15,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.72/28,694.08 = 15,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.72x = 28,694.08 × 15,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.72x = 449,229,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,229,925.43/19,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.64

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