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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.60, 29,952.59 and 15,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.60, 29,952.59 and 15,036.94 is: 22,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.60 : 29,952.59 = 15,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.60/29,952.59 = 15,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.60x = 29,952.59 × 15,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.60x = 450,395,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,395,260.93/19,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.37

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