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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,430.70, 29,146.05 and 15,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,430.70, 29,146.05 and 15,542.70 is: 23,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,430.70 : 29,146.05 = 15,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,430.70/29,146.05 = 15,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,430.70x = 29,146.05 × 15,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,430.70x = 453,008,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,008,311.34/19,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.05

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