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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.43, 28,723.36 and 15,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.43, 28,723.36 and 15,232.37 is: 22,818.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.43 : 28,723.36 = 15,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.43/28,723.36 = 15,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.43x = 28,723.36 × 15,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.43x = 437,524,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,524,694.03/19,174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,818.13

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