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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.16, 29,425.68 and 15,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.16, 29,425.68 and 15,949.44 is: 23,939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.16 : 29,425.68 = 15,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.16/29,425.68 = 15,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.16x = 29,425.68 × 15,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.16x = 469,323,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,323,117.62/19,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,939.98

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