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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,420.20, 29,130.30 and 15,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,420.20, 29,130.30 and 15,532.20 is: 23,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,420.20 : 29,130.30 = 15,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,420.20/29,130.30 = 15,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,420.20x = 29,130.30 × 15,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,420.20x = 452,457,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,457,645.66/19,420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.30

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