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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,788.86, 29,657.46 and 15,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,788.86, 29,657.46 and 15,091.68 is: 22,617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,788.86 : 29,657.46 = 15,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,788.86/29,657.46 = 15,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,788.86x = 29,657.46 × 15,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,788.86x = 447,580,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,580,895.93/19,788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,617.82

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