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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.14, 29,693.73 and 15,937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.14, 29,693.73 and 15,937.02 is: 23,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.14 : 29,693.73 = 15,937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.14/29,693.73 = 15,937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.14x = 29,693.73 × 15,937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.14x = 473,229,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,229,568.88/19,786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,917.23

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