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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.64, 28,721.52 and 15,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.64, 28,721.52 and 15,867.36 is: 23,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.64 : 28,721.52 = 15,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.64/28,721.52 = 15,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.64x = 28,721.52 × 15,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.64x = 455,734,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,734,697.59/19,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,762.62

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