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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,538.60, 29,252.70 and 15,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,538.60, 29,252.70 and 15,206.60 is: 22,766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,538.60 : 29,252.70 = 15,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,538.60/29,252.70 = 15,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,538.60x = 29,252.70 × 15,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,538.60x = 444,834,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,834,107.82/19,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,766.94

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