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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,891.44, 29,837.55 and 15,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,891.44, 29,837.55 and 15,924.28 is: 23,886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,891.44 : 29,837.55 = 15,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,891.44/29,837.55 = 15,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,891.44x = 29,837.55 × 15,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,891.44x = 475,141,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,141,500.71/19,891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.73

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