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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,226.40, 28,839.60 and 15,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,226.40, 28,839.60 and 15,986.40 is: 23,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,226.40 : 28,839.60 = 15,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,226.40/28,839.60 = 15,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,226.40x = 28,839.60 × 15,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,226.40x = 461,041,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,041,381.44/19,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.60

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