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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.20, 28,990.80 and 15,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.20, 28,990.80 and 15,439.20 is: 23,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.20 : 28,990.80 = 15,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.20/28,990.80 = 15,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.20x = 28,990.80 × 15,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.20x = 447,594,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,594,759.36/19,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.80

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