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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.12, 29,151.80 and 15,488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.12, 29,151.80 and 15,488.72 is: 23,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.12 : 29,151.80 = 15,488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.12/29,151.80 = 15,488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.12x = 29,151.80 × 15,488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.12x = 451,524,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,524,067.70/19,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,218.04

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