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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.80, 28,919.70 and 15,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.80, 28,919.70 and 15,999.30 is: 23,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.80 : 28,919.70 = 15,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.80/28,919.70 = 15,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.80x = 28,919.70 × 15,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.80x = 462,694,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,694,956.21/19,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.95

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