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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,853.28, 29,721.60 and 15,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,853.28, 29,721.60 and 15,663.96 is: 23,449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,853.28 : 29,721.60 = 15,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,853.28/29,721.60 = 15,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,853.28x = 29,721.60 × 15,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,853.28x = 465,557,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,557,953.54/19,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,449.93

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