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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.17, 29,851.83 and 15,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.17, 29,851.83 and 15,524.01 is: 23,255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.17 : 29,851.83 = 15,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.17/29,851.83 = 15,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.17x = 29,851.83 × 15,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.17x = 463,420,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,420,107.44/19,927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.69

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