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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,572.06, 29,340.81 and 14,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,572.06, 29,340.81 and 14,975.58 is: 22,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,572.06 : 29,340.81 = 14,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,572.06/29,340.81 = 14,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,572.06x = 29,340.81 × 14,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,572.06x = 439,395,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,395,647.42/19,572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.15

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