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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,925.16, 29,848.85 and 15,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,925.16, 29,848.85 and 15,522 is: 23,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,925.16 : 29,848.85 = 15,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,925.16/29,848.85 = 15,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,925.16x = 29,848.85 × 15,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,925.16x = 463,313,849.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,313,849.70/19,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.70

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