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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,454.40, 29,181.60 and 15,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,454.40, 29,181.60 and 15,998.40 is: 23,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,454.40 : 29,181.60 = 15,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,454.40/29,181.60 = 15,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,454.40x = 29,181.60 × 15,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,454.40x = 466,858,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,858,909.44/19,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.60

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