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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,543.18, 29,246.46 and 15,992.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,543.18, 29,246.46 and 15,992.14 is: 23,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,543.18 : 29,246.46 = 15,992.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,543.18/29,246.46 = 15,992.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,543.18x = 29,246.46 × 15,992.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,543.18x = 467,713,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,713,482.82/19,543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.31

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