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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,359.40, 29,012.10 and 15,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,359.40, 29,012.10 and 15,417.40 is: 23,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,359.40 : 29,012.10 = 15,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,359.40/29,012.10 = 15,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,359.40x = 29,012.10 × 15,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,359.40x = 447,291,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,291,150.54/19,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.60

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