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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.18, 29,326 and 15,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.18, 29,326 and 15,599.48 is: 23,406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.18 : 29,326 = 15,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.18/29,326 = 15,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.18x = 29,326 × 15,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.18x = 457,470,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,470,350.48/19,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.99

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