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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,414.79, 29,122.19 and 15,500.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,414.79, 29,122.19 and 15,500.87 is: 23,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,414.79 : 29,122.19 = 15,500.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,414.79/29,122.19 = 15,500.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,414.79x = 29,122.19 × 15,500.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,414.79x = 451,419,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,419,058.19/19,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.30

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