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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.51, 29,272.53 and 15,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.51, 29,272.53 and 15,104 is: 22,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.51 : 29,272.53 = 15,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.51/29,272.53 = 15,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.51x = 29,272.53 × 15,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.51x = 442,132,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,132,293.12/19,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.24

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