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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.10, 29,864.85 and 15,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.10, 29,864.85 and 15,546.70 is: 23,269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.10 : 29,864.85 = 15,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.10/29,864.85 = 15,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.10x = 29,864.85 × 15,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.10x = 464,299,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,299,863.50/19,953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,269.56

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