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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.60, 28,731.08 and 15,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.60, 28,731.08 and 15,237.52 is: 22,825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.60 : 28,731.08 = 15,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.60/28,731.08 = 15,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.60x = 28,731.08 × 15,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.60x = 437,790,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,790,406.12/19,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,825.84

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