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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.44, 29,913.47 and 15,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.44, 29,913.47 and 15,785.34 is: 23,641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.44 : 29,913.47 = 15,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.44/29,913.47 = 15,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.44x = 29,913.47 × 15,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.44x = 472,194,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,194,294.53/19,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,641.11

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