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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.17, 29,769.81 and 15,686.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.17, 29,769.81 and 15,686.79 is: 23,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.17 : 29,769.81 = 15,686.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.17/29,769.81 = 15,686.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.17x = 29,769.81 × 15,686.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.17x = 466,992,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,992,757.81/19,865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.12

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