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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.62, 29,344.65 and 15,647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.62, 29,344.65 and 15,647.94 is: 23,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.62 : 29,344.65 = 15,647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.62/29,344.65 = 15,647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.62x = 29,344.65 × 15,647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.62x = 459,183,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,183,322.52/19,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,441.33

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