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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.88, 28,799 and 15,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.88, 28,799 and 15,464.64 is: 23,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.88 : 28,799 = 15,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.88/28,799 = 15,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.88x = 28,799 × 15,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.88x = 445,366,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,366,167.36/19,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,156.50

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