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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.46, 28,869.62 and 15,375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.46, 28,869.62 and 15,375.47 is: 23,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.46 : 28,869.62 = 15,375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.46/28,869.62 = 15,375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.46x = 28,869.62 × 15,375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.46x = 443,883,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,883,755.00/19,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,063.14

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