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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,307.20, 28,960.80 and 15,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,307.20, 28,960.80 and 15,419.20 is: 23,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,307.20 : 28,960.80 = 15,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,307.20/28,960.80 = 15,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,307.20x = 28,960.80 × 15,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,307.20x = 446,552,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,552,367.36/19,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.80

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