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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.17, 29,117.88 and 15,891.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.17, 29,117.88 and 15,891.08 is: 23,944.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.17 : 29,117.88 = 15,891.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.17/29,117.88 = 15,891.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.17x = 29,117.88 × 15,891.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.17x = 462,714,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,714,491.05/19,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.86

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