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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.59, 29,217.34 and 15,972.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.59, 29,217.34 and 15,972.55 is: 23,903.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.59 : 29,217.34 = 15,972.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.59/29,217.34 = 15,972.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.59x = 29,217.34 × 15,972.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.59x = 466,675,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,675,424.02/19,523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.16

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