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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.13, 29,328.75 and 15,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.13, 29,328.75 and 15,173.04 is: 22,730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.13 : 29,328.75 = 15,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.13/29,328.75 = 15,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.13x = 29,328.75 × 15,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.13x = 445,006,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,006,296.90/19,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.93

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