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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.54, 29,046.81 and 15,838.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.54, 29,046.81 and 15,838.23 is: 23,785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.54 : 29,046.81 = 15,838.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.54/29,046.81 = 15,838.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.54x = 29,046.81 × 15,838.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.54x = 460,050,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,050,057.55/19,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,785.60

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