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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,673.64, 29,530.62 and 15,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,673.64, 29,530.62 and 15,338.52 is: 23,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,673.64 : 29,530.62 = 15,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,673.64/29,530.62 = 15,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,673.64x = 29,530.62 × 15,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,673.64x = 452,956,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,956,005.48/19,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,023.50

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