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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.32, 28,793.63 and 15,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.32, 28,793.63 and 15,461.08 is: 23,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.32 : 28,793.63 = 15,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.32/28,793.63 = 15,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.32x = 28,793.63 × 15,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.32x = 445,180,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,180,496.62/19,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,151.14

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