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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.48, 29,199.42 and 15,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.48, 29,199.42 and 15,595.56 is: 23,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.48 : 29,199.42 = 15,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.48/29,199.42 = 15,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.48x = 29,199.42 × 15,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.48x = 455,381,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,381,306.58/19,509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.54

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