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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,626.10, 29,439.15 and 15,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,626.10, 29,439.15 and 15,246.70 is: 22,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,626.10 : 29,439.15 = 15,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,626.10/29,439.15 = 15,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,626.10x = 29,439.15 × 15,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,626.10x = 448,849,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,849,888.31/19,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,870.05

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