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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.73, 29,197.06 and 15,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.73, 29,197.06 and 15,119.87 is: 22,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.73 : 29,197.06 = 15,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.73/29,197.06 = 15,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.73x = 29,197.06 × 15,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.73x = 441,455,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,455,567.80/19,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.23

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