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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.20, 28,998.30 and 15,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.20, 28,998.30 and 15,444.20 is: 23,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.20 : 28,998.30 = 15,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.20/28,998.30 = 15,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.20x = 28,998.30 × 15,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.20x = 447,855,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,855,544.86/19,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.30

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