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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.16, 29,175.24 and 15,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.16, 29,175.24 and 15,536.24 is: 23,304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.16 : 29,175.24 = 15,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.16/29,175.24 = 15,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.16x = 29,175.24 × 15,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.16x = 453,273,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,273,530.70/19,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,304.36

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