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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.71, 29,867.21 and 15,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.71, 29,867.21 and 15,238.59 is: 22,859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.71 : 29,867.21 = 15,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.71/29,867.21 = 15,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.71x = 29,867.21 × 15,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.71x = 455,134,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,134,091.44/19,909.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,859.91

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