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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.44, 29,557.44 and 15,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.44, 29,557.44 and 15,773.76 is: 23,616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.44 : 29,557.44 = 15,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.44/29,557.44 = 15,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.44x = 29,557.44 × 15,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.44x = 466,231,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,231,964.77/19,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,616.92

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