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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,360.40, 28,997.40 and 15,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,360.40, 28,997.40 and 15,904.40 is: 23,821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,360.40 : 28,997.40 = 15,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,360.40/28,997.40 = 15,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,360.40x = 28,997.40 × 15,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,360.40x = 461,186,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,186,248.56/19,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.11

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