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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,489.80, 29,234.70 and 15,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,489.80, 29,234.70 and 15,601.80 is: 23,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,489.80 : 29,234.70 = 15,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,489.80/29,234.70 = 15,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,489.80x = 29,234.70 × 15,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,489.80x = 456,113,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,113,942.46/19,489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,402.70

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