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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,774.52, 29,676.36 and 15,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,774.52, 29,676.36 and 15,925.40 is: 23,899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,774.52 : 29,676.36 = 15,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,774.52/29,676.36 = 15,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,774.52x = 29,676.36 × 15,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,774.52x = 472,607,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,607,903.54/19,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,899.84

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