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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.40, 28,854.90 and 15,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.40, 28,854.90 and 15,809.40 is: 23,678.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.40 : 28,854.90 = 15,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.40/28,854.90 = 15,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.40x = 28,854.90 × 15,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.40x = 456,178,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,178,656.06/19,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,678.65

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