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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,183.12, 28,736.40 and 15,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,183.12, 28,736.40 and 15,241.06 is: 22,831.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,183.12 : 28,736.40 = 15,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,183.12/28,736.40 = 15,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,183.12x = 28,736.40 × 15,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,183.12x = 437,973,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,973,196.58/19,183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.18

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