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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,721.04, 29,649.96 and 15,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,721.04, 29,649.96 and 15,852.72 is: 23,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,721.04 : 29,649.96 = 15,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,721.04/29,649.96 = 15,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,721.04x = 29,649.96 × 15,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,721.04x = 470,032,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,032,513.89/19,721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.06

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