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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.67, 29,870.07 and 15,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.67, 29,870.07 and 15,249 is: 22,849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.67 : 29,870.07 = 15,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.67/29,870.07 = 15,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.67x = 29,870.07 × 15,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.67x = 455,488,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,488,697.43/19,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,849.07

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