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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.40, 29,007.60 and 15,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.40, 29,007.60 and 15,882.40 is: 23,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.40 : 29,007.60 = 15,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.40/29,007.60 = 15,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.40x = 29,007.60 × 15,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.40x = 460,710,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,710,306.24/19,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.60

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