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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,187.40, 28,781.10 and 15,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,187.40, 28,781.10 and 15,688.20 is: 23,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,187.40 : 28,781.10 = 15,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,187.40/28,781.10 = 15,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,187.40x = 28,781.10 × 15,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,187.40x = 451,523,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,523,653.02/19,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.30

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