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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.39, 29,125.77 and 15,896.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.39, 29,125.77 and 15,896.31 is: 23,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.39 : 29,125.77 = 15,896.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.39/29,125.77 = 15,896.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.39x = 29,125.77 × 15,896.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.39x = 462,992,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,992,268.91/19,329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.76

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