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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.40, 28,892.10 and 15,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.40, 28,892.10 and 15,337.40 is: 22,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.40 : 28,892.10 = 15,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.40/28,892.10 = 15,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.40x = 28,892.10 × 15,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.40x = 443,129,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,129,694.54/19,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.62

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