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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.88, 29,179.58 and 15,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.88, 29,179.58 and 15,074.24 is: 22,612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.88 : 29,179.58 = 15,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.88/29,179.58 = 15,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.88x = 29,179.58 × 15,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.88x = 439,859,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,859,770.75/19,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.71

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