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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,534.09, 29,233.08 and 15,983.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,534.09, 29,233.08 and 15,983.05 is: 23,918.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,534.09 : 29,233.08 = 15,983.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,534.09/29,233.08 = 15,983.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,534.09x = 29,233.08 × 15,983.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,534.09x = 467,233,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,233,779.29/19,534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,918.89

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