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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,382.69, 28,942.76 and 15,389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,382.69, 28,942.76 and 15,389.15 is: 22,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,382.69 : 28,942.76 = 15,389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,382.69/28,942.76 = 15,389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,382.69x = 28,942.76 × 15,389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,382.69x = 445,404,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,404,368.81/19,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.49

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