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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,759.35, 29,662.17 and 15,602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,759.35, 29,662.17 and 15,602.16 is: 23,421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,759.35 : 29,662.17 = 15,602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,759.35/29,662.17 = 15,602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,759.35x = 29,662.17 × 15,602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,759.35x = 462,793,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,793,773.98/19,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,421.51

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