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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.18, 29,322.99 and 15,597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.18, 29,322.99 and 15,597.48 is: 23,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.18 : 29,322.99 = 15,597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.18/29,322.99 = 15,597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.18x = 29,322.99 × 15,597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.18x = 457,364,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,364,750.07/19,542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,403.98

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