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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.07, 29,275.62 and 15,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.07, 29,275.62 and 15,646.08 is: 23,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.07 : 29,275.62 = 15,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.07/29,275.62 = 15,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.07x = 29,275.62 × 15,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.07x = 458,048,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,048,692.57/19,517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.13

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