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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.83, 29,118.87 and 15,891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.83, 29,118.87 and 15,891.74 is: 23,945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.83 : 29,118.87 = 15,891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.83/29,118.87 = 15,891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.83x = 29,118.87 × 15,891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.83x = 462,749,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,749,365.54/19,324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,945.84

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