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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,487.40, 29,187.90 and 15,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,487.40, 29,187.90 and 15,090.60 is: 22,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,487.40 : 29,187.90 = 15,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,487.40/29,187.90 = 15,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,487.40x = 29,187.90 × 15,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,487.40x = 440,462,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,462,923.74/19,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.45

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