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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.40, 28,962.90 and 15,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.40, 28,962.90 and 15,881.40 is: 23,786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.40 : 28,962.90 = 15,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.40/28,962.90 = 15,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.40x = 28,962.90 × 15,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.40x = 459,971,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,971,400.06/19,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.62

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