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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,742.44, 29,558.94 and 15,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,742.44, 29,558.94 and 15,774.76 is: 23,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,742.44 : 29,558.94 = 15,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,742.44/29,558.94 = 15,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,742.44x = 29,558.94 × 15,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,742.44x = 466,285,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,285,184.35/19,742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,618.42

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