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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,783.44, 29,628.18 and 15,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,783.44, 29,628.18 and 15,097.59 is: 22,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,783.44 : 29,628.18 = 15,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,783.44/29,628.18 = 15,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,783.44x = 29,628.18 × 15,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,783.44x = 447,314,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,314,114.09/19,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.53

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