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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,497.90, 29,246.85 and 15,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,497.90, 29,246.85 and 15,998.70 is: 23,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,497.90 : 29,246.85 = 15,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,497.90/29,246.85 = 15,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,497.90x = 29,246.85 × 15,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,497.90x = 467,911,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,911,579.10/19,497.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.05

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