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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,409.79, 29,114.68 and 15,495.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,409.79, 29,114.68 and 15,495.87 is: 23,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,409.79 : 29,114.68 = 15,495.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,409.79/29,114.68 = 15,495.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,409.79x = 29,114.68 × 15,495.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,409.79x = 451,157,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,157,296.37/19,409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.80

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