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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.76, 28,794.27 and 15,461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.76, 28,794.27 and 15,461.50 is: 23,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.76 : 28,794.27 = 15,461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.76/28,794.27 = 15,461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.76x = 28,794.27 × 15,461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.76x = 445,202,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,202,605.61/19,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,151.75

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