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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.65, 29,198.15 and 15,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.65, 29,198.15 and 15,555.68 is: 23,293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.65 : 29,198.15 = 15,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.65/29,198.15 = 15,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.65x = 29,198.15 × 15,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.65x = 454,196,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,196,854.22/19,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.76

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