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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.58, 29,220.57 and 15,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.58, 29,220.57 and 15,601.02 is: 23,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.58 : 29,220.57 = 15,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.58/29,220.57 = 15,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.58x = 29,220.57 × 15,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.58x = 455,870,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,870,696.98/19,523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,349.75

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