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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.12, 29,251.05 and 15,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.12, 29,251.05 and 15,995.08 is: 23,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.12 : 29,251.05 = 15,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.12/29,251.05 = 15,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.12x = 29,251.05 × 15,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.12x = 467,872,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,872,884.83/19,546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,936.87

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