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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,662.20, 29,468.69 and 15,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,662.20, 29,468.69 and 15,485.72 is: 23,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,662.20 : 29,468.69 = 15,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,662.20/29,468.69 = 15,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,662.20x = 29,468.69 × 15,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,662.20x = 456,343,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,343,825.91/19,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,209.19

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