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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.24, 28,675.80 and 15,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.24, 28,675.80 and 15,426.40 is: 23,106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.24 : 28,675.80 = 15,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.24/28,675.80 = 15,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.24x = 28,675.80 × 15,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.24x = 442,364,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,364,361.12/19,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,106.92

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