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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,735.36, 29,551.40 and 15,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,735.36, 29,551.40 and 15,768.38 is: 23,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,735.36 : 29,551.40 = 15,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,735.36/29,551.40 = 15,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,735.36x = 29,551.40 × 15,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,735.36x = 465,977,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,977,758.90/19,735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,611.32

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