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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,863.28, 29,736.60 and 15,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,863.28, 29,736.60 and 15,673.96 is: 23,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,863.28 : 29,736.60 = 15,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,863.28/29,736.60 = 15,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,863.28x = 29,736.60 × 15,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,863.28x = 466,090,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,090,278.94/19,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.92

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