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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.63, 29,326.50 and 15,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.63, 29,326.50 and 15,171.54 is: 22,728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.63 : 29,326.50 = 15,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.63/29,326.50 = 15,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.63x = 29,326.50 × 15,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.63x = 444,928,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,928,167.81/19,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.68

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