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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,417.20, 29,125.80 and 15,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,417.20, 29,125.80 and 15,529.20 is: 23,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,417.20 : 29,125.80 = 15,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,417.20/29,125.80 = 15,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,417.20x = 29,125.80 × 15,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,417.20x = 452,300,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,300,373.36/19,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.80

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