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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.80, 28,865.70 and 15,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.80, 28,865.70 and 15,307.20 is: 22,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.80 : 28,865.70 = 15,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.80/28,865.70 = 15,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.80x = 28,865.70 × 15,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.80x = 441,853,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,853,043.04/19,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.80

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