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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.53, 29,847.92 and 15,521.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.53, 29,847.92 and 15,521.37 is: 23,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.53 : 29,847.92 = 15,521.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.53/29,847.92 = 15,521.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.53x = 29,847.92 × 15,521.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.53x = 463,280,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,280,532.44/19,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.77

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