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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.99, 28,856.69 and 15,944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.99, 28,856.69 and 15,944.13 is: 23,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.99 : 28,856.69 = 15,944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.99/28,856.69 = 15,944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.99x = 28,856.69 × 15,944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.99x = 460,094,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,094,816.73/19,237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.95

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