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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,862.84, 29,782.86 and 15,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,862.84, 29,782.86 and 15,358.28 is: 23,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,862.84 : 29,782.86 = 15,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,862.84/29,782.86 = 15,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,862.84x = 29,782.86 × 15,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,862.84x = 457,413,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,413,503.08/19,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.61

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