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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.20, 28,997.70 and 15,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.20, 28,997.70 and 15,476.20 is: 23,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.20 : 28,997.70 = 15,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.20/28,997.70 = 15,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.20x = 28,997.70 × 15,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.20x = 448,774,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,774,204.74/19,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,175.46

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