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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,662.75, 29,469.54 and 15,486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,662.75, 29,469.54 and 15,486.27 is: 23,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,662.75 : 29,469.54 = 15,486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,662.75/29,469.54 = 15,486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,662.75x = 29,469.54 × 15,486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,662.75x = 456,373,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,373,253.22/19,662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,210.04

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