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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.20, 28,516.20 and 15,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.20, 28,516.20 and 15,155.20 is: 22,694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.20 : 28,516.20 = 15,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.20/28,516.20 = 15,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.20x = 28,516.20 × 15,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.20x = 432,168,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,168,714.24/19,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.12

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