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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.59, 29,215.85 and 15,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.59, 29,215.85 and 15,971.55 is: 23,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.59 : 29,215.85 = 15,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.59/29,215.85 = 15,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.59x = 29,215.85 × 15,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.59x = 466,622,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,622,329.21/19,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.66

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