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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.52, 29,723.54 and 15,746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.52, 29,723.54 and 15,746.22 is: 23,517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.52 : 29,723.54 = 15,746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.52/29,723.54 = 15,746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.52x = 29,723.54 × 15,746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.52x = 468,033,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,033,321.29/19,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.47

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