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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.67, 29,873.07 and 15,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.67, 29,873.07 and 15,251 is: 22,852.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.67 : 29,873.07 = 15,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.67/29,873.07 = 15,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.67x = 29,873.07 × 15,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.67x = 455,594,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,594,190.57/19,936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,852.07

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