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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.58, 29,243.04 and 15,827.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.58, 29,243.04 and 15,827.92 is: 23,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.58 : 29,243.04 = 15,827.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.58/29,243.04 = 15,827.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.58x = 29,243.04 × 15,827.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.58x = 462,856,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,856,529.71/19,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,758.68

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