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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.20, 28,838.70 and 15,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.20, 28,838.70 and 15,370.20 is: 23,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.20 : 28,838.70 = 15,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.20/28,838.70 = 15,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.20x = 28,838.70 × 15,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.20x = 443,256,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,256,586.74/19,258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.51

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