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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.40, 28,817.70 and 15,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.40, 28,817.70 and 15,928.60 is: 23,866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.40 : 28,817.70 = 15,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.40/28,817.70 = 15,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.40x = 28,817.70 × 15,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.40x = 459,025,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,025,616.22/19,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.07

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