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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,553.16, 29,196.33 and 15,559.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,553.16, 29,196.33 and 15,559.59 is: 23,233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,553.16 : 29,196.33 = 15,559.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,553.16/29,196.33 = 15,559.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,553.16x = 29,196.33 × 15,559.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,553.16x = 454,282,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,282,924.30/19,553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,233.22

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