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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,434.80, 29,152.20 and 15,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,434.80, 29,152.20 and 15,546.80 is: 23,320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434.80 : 29,152.20 = 15,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434.80/29,152.20 = 15,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434.80x = 29,152.20 × 15,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434.80x = 453,223,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,223,422.96/19,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,320.20

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