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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.14, 28,855.71 and 15,366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.14, 28,855.71 and 15,366.15 is: 23,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.14 : 28,855.71 = 15,366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.14/28,855.71 = 15,366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.14x = 28,855.71 × 15,366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.14x = 443,401,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,401,168.22/19,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.23

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