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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.34, 29,217.70 and 15,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.34, 29,217.70 and 15,371.78 is: 23,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.34 : 29,217.70 = 15,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.34/29,217.70 = 15,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.34x = 29,217.70 × 15,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.34x = 449,128,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,128,056.51/19,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.90

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