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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,486.62, 29,250.59 and 15,832.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,486.62, 29,250.59 and 15,832.95 is: 23,766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,486.62 : 29,250.59 = 15,832.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,486.62/29,250.59 = 15,832.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,486.62x = 29,250.59 × 15,832.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,486.62x = 463,123,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,123,128.94/19,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,766.21

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