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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.60, 29,297.40 and 15,835.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.60, 29,297.40 and 15,835.62 is: 23,740.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.60 : 29,297.40 = 15,835.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.60/29,297.40 = 15,835.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.60x = 29,297.40 × 15,835.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.60x = 463,942,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,942,493.39/19,542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,740.06

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