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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,309.20, 28,963.80 and 15,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,309.20, 28,963.80 and 15,421.20 is: 23,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,309.20 : 28,963.80 = 15,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,309.20/28,963.80 = 15,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,309.20x = 28,963.80 × 15,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,309.20x = 446,656,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,656,552.56/19,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,131.80

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