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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.70, 29,000.55 and 15,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.70, 29,000.55 and 15,575.30 is: 23,362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.70 : 29,000.55 = 15,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.70/29,000.55 = 15,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.70x = 29,000.55 × 15,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.70x = 451,692,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,692,266.42/19,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.95

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