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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.44, 28,835.28 and 15,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.44, 28,835.28 and 15,959.52 is: 23,936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.44 : 28,835.28 = 15,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.44/28,835.28 = 15,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.44x = 28,835.28 × 15,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.44x = 460,197,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,197,227.87/19,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,936.89

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