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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,905.18, 29,863.23 and 15,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,905.18, 29,863.23 and 15,759 is: 23,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905.18 : 29,863.23 = 15,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905.18/29,863.23 = 15,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905.18x = 29,863.23 × 15,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905.18x = 470,614,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,614,641.57/19,905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,642.82

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