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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.97, 29,888.64 and 15,477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.97, 29,888.64 and 15,477.69 is: 23,181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.97 : 29,888.64 = 15,477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.97/29,888.64 = 15,477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.97x = 29,888.64 × 15,477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.97x = 462,607,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,607,104.44/19,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.39

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