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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,903.70, 29,812.35 and 16,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,903.70, 29,812.35 and 16,015.70 is: 23,988.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,903.70 : 29,812.35 = 16,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,903.70/29,812.35 = 16,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,903.70x = 29,812.35 × 16,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,903.70x = 477,465,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,465,653.90/19,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.79

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