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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.41, 29,178.62 and 15,538.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.41, 29,178.62 and 15,538.49 is: 23,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.41 : 29,178.62 = 15,538.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.41/29,178.62 = 15,538.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.41x = 29,178.62 × 15,538.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.41x = 453,391,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,391,617.39/19,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,307.74

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