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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,296, 28,931.04 and 15,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,296, 28,931.04 and 15,537.60 is: 23,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,296 : 28,931.04 = 15,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,296/28,931.04 = 15,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,296x = 28,931.04 × 15,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,296x = 449,518,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,518,927.10/19,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.96

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