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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.60, 28,838.40 and 10,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.60, 28,838.40 and 10,477.60 is: 15,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.60 : 28,838.40 = 10,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.60/28,838.40 = 10,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.60x = 28,838.40 × 10,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.60x = 302,157,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,157,219.84/19,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.40

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