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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.96, 29,214.14 and 15,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.96, 29,214.14 and 15,369.40 is: 23,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.96 : 29,214.14 = 15,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.96/29,214.14 = 15,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.96x = 29,214.14 × 15,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.96x = 449,003,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,003,803.32/19,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.34

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