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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,170.40, 28,728.60 and 15,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,170.40, 28,728.60 and 15,228.40 is: 22,821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,170.40 : 28,728.60 = 15,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,170.40/28,728.60 = 15,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,170.40x = 28,728.60 × 15,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,170.40x = 437,490,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,490,612.24/19,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,821.15

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