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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.34, 28,614.03 and 15,982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.34, 28,614.03 and 15,982.66 is: 23,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.34 : 28,614.03 = 15,982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.34/28,614.03 = 15,982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.34x = 28,614.03 × 15,982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.34x = 457,328,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,328,312.72/19,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,964.79

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