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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.35, 28,723.23 and 15,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.35, 28,723.23 and 15,232.26 is: 22,817.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.35 : 28,723.23 = 15,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.35/28,723.23 = 15,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.35x = 28,723.23 × 15,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.35x = 437,519,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,519,707.40/19,174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.97

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