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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.40, 29,237.10 and 15,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.40, 29,237.10 and 15,567.40 is: 23,329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.40 : 29,237.10 = 15,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.40/29,237.10 = 15,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.40x = 29,237.10 × 15,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.40x = 455,145,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,145,630.54/19,509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.56

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