Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,378, 29,077.50 and 15,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,378, 29,077.50 and 15,004 is: 22,514.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,378 : 29,077.50 = 15,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,378/29,077.50 = 15,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,378x = 29,077.50 × 15,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,378x = 436,278,810 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,278,810/19,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,514.13
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