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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.20, 28,793.70 and 15,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.20, 28,793.70 and 15,340.20 is: 22,971.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.20 : 28,793.70 = 15,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.20/28,793.70 = 15,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.20x = 28,793.70 × 15,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.20x = 441,701,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,701,116.74/19,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.53

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