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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.90, 28,843.65 and 15,801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.90, 28,843.65 and 15,801.90 is: 23,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.90 : 28,843.65 = 15,801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.90/28,843.65 = 15,801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.90x = 28,843.65 × 15,801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.90x = 455,784,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,784,472.94/19,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,667.40

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