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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.70, 29,006.55 and 15,449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.70, 29,006.55 and 15,449.70 is: 23,174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.70 : 29,006.55 = 15,449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.70/29,006.55 = 15,449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.70x = 29,006.55 × 15,449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.70x = 448,142,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,142,495.54/19,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.55

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