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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,756.64, 29,592.73 and 15,992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,756.64, 29,592.73 and 15,992.16 is: 23,954.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,756.64 : 29,592.73 = 15,992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,756.64/29,592.73 = 15,992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,756.64x = 29,592.73 × 15,992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,756.64x = 473,251,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,251,593.04/19,756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,954.06

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