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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,816.60, 29,708.52 and 15,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,816.60, 29,708.52 and 15,453.40 is: 23,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,816.60 : 29,708.52 = 15,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,816.60/29,708.52 = 15,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,816.60x = 29,708.52 × 15,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,816.60x = 459,097,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,097,642.97/19,816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,167.33

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