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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.75, 29,275.08 and 15,080.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.75, 29,275.08 and 15,080.87 is: 22,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.75 : 29,275.08 = 15,080.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.75/29,275.08 = 15,080.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.75x = 29,275.08 × 15,080.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.75x = 441,493,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,493,453.94/19,516.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,621.26

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