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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.03, 29,951.75 and 15,813.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.03, 29,951.75 and 15,813.75 is: 23,722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.03 : 29,951.75 = 15,813.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.03/29,951.75 = 15,813.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.03x = 29,951.75 × 15,813.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.03x = 473,649,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,649,486.56/19,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,722.77

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