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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.43, 29,946.11 and 15,814.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.43, 29,946.11 and 15,814.31 is: 23,725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.43 : 29,946.11 = 15,814.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.43/29,946.11 = 15,814.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.43x = 29,946.11 × 15,814.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.43x = 473,576,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,576,838.03/19,960.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.79

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