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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.17, 28,842.50 and 15,486.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.17, 28,842.50 and 15,486.58 is: 23,197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.17 : 28,842.50 = 15,486.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.17/28,842.50 = 15,486.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.17x = 28,842.50 × 15,486.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.17x = 446,671,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,671,683.65/19,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,197.49

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