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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.30, 28,731.60 and 15,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.30, 28,731.60 and 15,239.70 is: 22,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.30 : 28,731.60 = 15,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.30/28,731.60 = 15,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.30x = 28,731.60 × 15,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.30x = 437,860,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,860,964.52/19,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.44

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