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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.40, 28,893.60 and 15,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.40, 28,893.60 and 15,921.60 is: 23,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.40 : 28,893.60 = 15,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.40/28,893.60 = 15,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.40x = 28,893.60 × 15,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.40x = 460,032,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,032,341.76/19,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.40

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