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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,138.68, 28,766.58 and 15,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,138.68, 28,766.58 and 15,872.76 is: 23,857.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,138.68 : 28,766.58 = 15,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,138.68/28,766.58 = 15,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,138.68x = 28,766.58 × 15,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,138.68x = 456,605,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,605,020.36/19,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,857.71

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