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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,376.40, 29,021.40 and 15,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,376.40, 29,021.40 and 15,920.40 is: 23,845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,376.40 : 29,021.40 = 15,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,376.40/29,021.40 = 15,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,376.40x = 29,021.40 × 15,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,376.40x = 462,032,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,032,296.56/19,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.11

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