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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,609.68, 29,385.72 and 15,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,609.68, 29,385.72 and 15,459.84 is: 23,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,609.68 : 29,385.72 = 15,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,609.68/29,385.72 = 15,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,609.68x = 29,385.72 × 15,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,609.68x = 454,298,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,298,529.48/19,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,167.05

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