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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,831.98, 29,754.45 and 15,464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,831.98, 29,754.45 and 15,464.46 is: 23,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,831.98 : 29,754.45 = 15,464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,831.98/29,754.45 = 15,464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,831.98x = 29,754.45 × 15,464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,831.98x = 460,136,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,136,501.85/19,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,201.74

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