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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.31, 28,721.67 and 15,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.31, 28,721.67 and 15,231.24 is: 22,816.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.31 : 28,721.67 = 15,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.31/28,721.67 = 15,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.31x = 28,721.67 × 15,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.31x = 437,466,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,466,677.53/19,173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.44

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