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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,851.62, 29,777.22 and 15,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,851.62, 29,777.22 and 15,179.94 is: 22,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,851.62 : 29,777.22 = 15,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,851.62/29,777.22 = 15,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,851.62x = 29,777.22 × 15,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,851.62x = 452,016,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,016,412.97/19,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.76

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