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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.64, 29,732.48 and 15,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.64, 29,732.48 and 15,469.44 is: 23,191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.64 : 29,732.48 = 15,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.64/29,732.48 = 15,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.64x = 29,732.48 × 15,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.64x = 459,944,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,944,815.41/19,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,191.31

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