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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,426.28, 29,154.30 and 15,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,426.28, 29,154.30 and 15,032.84 is: 22,560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,426.28 : 29,154.30 = 15,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,426.28/29,154.30 = 15,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,426.28x = 29,154.30 × 15,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,426.28x = 438,271,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,271,927.21/19,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.77

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