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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.80, 29,165.70 and 15,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.80, 29,165.70 and 15,555.80 is: 23,333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.80 : 29,165.70 = 15,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.80/29,165.70 = 15,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.80x = 29,165.70 × 15,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.80x = 453,695,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,695,796.06/19,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,333.70

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