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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356.17, 29,034.25 and 15,886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356.17, 29,034.25 and 15,886.13 is: 23,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356.17 : 29,034.25 = 15,886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356.17/29,034.25 = 15,886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356.17x = 29,034.25 × 15,886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356.17x = 461,241,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,241,685.07/19,356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,829.19

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