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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168.26, 28,882.73 and 15,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168.26, 28,882.73 and 15,953.28 is: 24,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168.26 : 28,882.73 = 15,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168.26/28,882.73 = 15,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168.26x = 28,882.73 × 15,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168.26x = 460,774,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,774,199.09/19,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.39

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