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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,208.42, 28,823.57 and 15,337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,208.42, 28,823.57 and 15,337.43 is: 23,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,208.42 : 28,823.57 = 15,337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,208.42/28,823.57 = 15,337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,208.42x = 28,823.57 × 15,337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,208.42x = 442,079,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,079,597.63/19,208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.88

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