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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,833.52, 29,764.66 and 15,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,833.52, 29,764.66 and 15,984.40 is: 23,988.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,833.52 : 29,764.66 = 15,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,833.52/29,764.66 = 15,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,833.52x = 29,764.66 × 15,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,833.52x = 475,770,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,770,231.30/19,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.19

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