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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,534.51, 29,271.03 and 15,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,534.51, 29,271.03 and 15,103 is: 22,630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,534.51 : 29,271.03 = 15,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,534.51/29,271.03 = 15,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,534.51x = 29,271.03 × 15,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,534.51x = 442,080,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,080,366.09/19,534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.74

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