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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.90, 29,941.20 and 15,803.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.90, 29,941.20 and 15,803.79 is: 23,668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.90 : 29,941.20 = 15,803.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.90/29,941.20 = 15,803.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.90x = 29,941.20 × 15,803.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.90x = 473,184,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,184,437.15/19,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.81

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