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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,526.29, 29,245.66 and 15,130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,526.29, 29,245.66 and 15,130.42 is: 22,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,526.29 : 29,245.66 = 15,130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,526.29/29,245.66 = 15,130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,526.29x = 29,245.66 × 15,130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,526.29x = 442,499,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,499,008.04/19,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.71

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