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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.99, 29,179.82 and 15,074.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.99, 29,179.82 and 15,074.35 is: 22,612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.99 : 29,179.82 = 15,074.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.99/29,179.82 = 15,074.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.99x = 29,179.82 × 15,074.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.99x = 439,866,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,866,784.35/19,451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.94

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