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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.80, 29,164.50 and 15,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.80, 29,164.50 and 15,295.88 is: 22,938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.80 : 29,164.50 = 15,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.80/29,164.50 = 15,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.80x = 29,164.50 × 15,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.80x = 446,096,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,096,692.26/19,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,938.16

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