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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,965.03, 29,950.25 and 15,812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,965.03, 29,950.25 and 15,812.75 is: 23,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,965.03 : 29,950.25 = 15,812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,965.03/29,950.25 = 15,812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,965.03x = 29,950.25 × 15,812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,965.03x = 473,595,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,595,586.87/19,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,721.26

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