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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.03, 29,847.16 and 15,520.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.03, 29,847.16 and 15,520.87 is: 23,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.03 : 29,847.16 = 15,520.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.03/29,847.16 = 15,520.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.03x = 29,847.16 × 15,520.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.03x = 463,253,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,253,890.23/19,924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.01

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