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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.80, 28,814.70 and 15,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.80, 28,814.70 and 15,929.30 is: 23,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.80 : 28,814.70 = 15,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.80/28,814.70 = 15,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.80x = 28,814.70 × 15,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.80x = 458,998,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,998,000.71/19,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.95

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