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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,526.34, 29,221.47 and 15,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,526.34, 29,221.47 and 15,975.30 is: 23,907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,526.34 : 29,221.47 = 15,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,526.34/29,221.47 = 15,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,526.34x = 29,221.47 × 15,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,526.34x = 466,821,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,821,749.69/19,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,907.28

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