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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.60, 29,435.40 and 15,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.60, 29,435.40 and 15,244.20 is: 22,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.60 : 29,435.40 = 15,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.60/29,435.40 = 15,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.60x = 29,435.40 × 15,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.60x = 448,719,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,719,124.68/19,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.30

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