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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,349.20, 29,023.80 and 15,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,349.20, 29,023.80 and 15,461.20 is: 23,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,349.20 : 29,023.80 = 15,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,349.20/29,023.80 = 15,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,349.20x = 29,023.80 × 15,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,349.20x = 448,742,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,742,776.56/19,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,191.80

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