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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.66, 29,175.99 and 15,536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.66, 29,175.99 and 15,536.74 is: 23,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.66 : 29,175.99 = 15,536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.66/29,175.99 = 15,536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.66x = 29,175.99 × 15,536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.66x = 453,299,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,299,770.87/19,450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,305.11

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