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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.96, 29,750.08 and 15,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.96, 29,750.08 and 15,222.16 is: 22,726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.96 : 29,750.08 = 15,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.96/29,750.08 = 15,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.96x = 29,750.08 × 15,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.96x = 452,860,477.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,860,477.77/19,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.02

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