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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.56, 28,723.55 and 15,232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.56, 28,723.55 and 15,232.49 is: 22,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.56 : 28,723.55 = 15,232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.56/28,723.55 = 15,232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.56x = 28,723.55 × 15,232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.56x = 437,531,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,531,111.98/19,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,818.31

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