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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.60, 28,722.11 and 15,231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.60, 28,722.11 and 15,231.51 is: 22,816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.60 : 28,722.11 = 15,231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.60/28,722.11 = 15,231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.60x = 28,722.11 × 15,231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.60x = 437,481,029.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,481,029.53/19,173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.84

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