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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.34, 29,218.47 and 15,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.34, 29,218.47 and 15,973.30 is: 23,904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.34 : 29,218.47 = 15,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.34/29,218.47 = 15,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.34x = 29,218.47 × 15,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.34x = 466,715,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,715,386.85/19,524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,904.28

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