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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,463.60, 29,167.80 and 15,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,463.60, 29,167.80 and 15,060.56 is: 22,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,463.60 : 29,167.80 = 15,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,463.60/29,167.80 = 15,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,463.60x = 29,167.80 × 15,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,463.60x = 439,283,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,283,401.97/19,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.48

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