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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.20, 28,843.80 and 15,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.20, 28,843.80 and 15,341.20 is: 23,011.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.20 : 28,843.80 = 15,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.20/28,843.80 = 15,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.20x = 28,843.80 × 15,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.20x = 442,498,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,498,504.56/19,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.80

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