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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,682.64, 29,544.12 and 15,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,682.64, 29,544.12 and 15,347.52 is: 23,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,682.64 : 29,544.12 = 15,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,682.64/29,544.12 = 15,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,682.64x = 29,544.12 × 15,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,682.64x = 453,428,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,428,972.58/19,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.00

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