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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,525.34, 29,219.97 and 15,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,525.34, 29,219.97 and 15,974.30 is: 23,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,525.34 : 29,219.97 = 15,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,525.34/29,219.97 = 15,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,525.34x = 29,219.97 × 15,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,525.34x = 466,768,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,768,566.77/19,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,905.78

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