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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.68, 29,937.20 and 15,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.68, 29,937.20 and 15,027.44 is: 22,523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.68 : 29,937.20 = 15,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.68/29,937.20 = 15,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.68x = 29,937.20 × 15,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.68x = 449,879,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,879,476.77/19,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.61

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