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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,143.18, 28,773.33 and 15,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,143.18, 28,773.33 and 15,877.26 is: 23,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,143.18 : 28,773.33 = 15,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,143.18/28,773.33 = 15,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,143.18x = 28,773.33 × 15,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,143.18x = 456,841,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,841,641.48/19,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,864.46

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