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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.20, 28,999.80 and 15,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.20, 28,999.80 and 15,574.80 is: 23,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.20 : 28,999.80 = 15,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.20/28,999.80 = 15,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.20x = 28,999.80 × 15,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.20x = 451,666,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,666,085.04/19,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.20

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