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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.58, 29,021.37 and 15,476.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.58, 29,021.37 and 15,476.59 is: 23,214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.58 : 29,021.37 = 15,476.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.58/29,021.37 = 15,476.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.58x = 29,021.37 × 15,476.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.58x = 449,151,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,151,772.17/19,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.88

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