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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.40, 28,830.60 and 15,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.40, 28,830.60 and 15,721.20 is: 23,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.40 : 28,830.60 = 15,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.40/28,830.60 = 15,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.40x = 28,830.60 × 15,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.40x = 453,251,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,251,628.72/19,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,581.80

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