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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,497.80, 29,246.70 and 15,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,497.80, 29,246.70 and 15,609.80 is: 23,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,497.80 : 29,246.70 = 15,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,497.80/29,246.70 = 15,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,497.80x = 29,246.70 × 15,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,497.80x = 456,535,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,535,137.66/19,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,414.70

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