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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,435.80, 29,153.70 and 15,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,435.80, 29,153.70 and 15,547.80 is: 23,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,435.80 : 29,153.70 = 15,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,435.80/29,153.70 = 15,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,435.80x = 29,153.70 × 15,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,435.80x = 453,275,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,275,896.86/19,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,321.70

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