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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.03, 29,733.22 and 15,671.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.03, 29,733.22 and 15,671.71 is: 23,461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.03 : 29,733.22 = 15,671.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.03/29,733.22 = 15,671.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.03x = 29,733.22 × 15,671.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.03x = 465,970,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,970,401.21/19,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.54

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