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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,801.40, 29,658.90 and 15,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,801.40, 29,658.90 and 15,384.20 is: 23,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,801.40 : 29,658.90 = 15,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,801.40/29,658.90 = 15,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,801.40x = 29,658.90 × 15,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,801.40x = 456,278,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,278,449.38/19,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.74

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