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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.40, 28,879.20 and 15,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.40, 28,879.20 and 15,969.60 is: 23,927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.40 : 28,879.20 = 15,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.40/28,879.20 = 15,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.40x = 28,879.20 × 15,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.40x = 461,189,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,189,272.32/19,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.56

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