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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.60, 29,894.10 and 15,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.60, 29,894.10 and 15,997.40 is: 23,953.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.60 : 29,894.10 = 15,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.60/29,894.10 = 15,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.60x = 29,894.10 × 15,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.60x = 478,227,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,227,875.34/19,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,953.79

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