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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.14, 29,941.58 and 15,804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.14, 29,941.58 and 15,804.04 is: 23,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.14 : 29,941.58 = 15,804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.14/29,941.58 = 15,804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.14x = 29,941.58 × 15,804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.14x = 473,197,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,197,927.98/19,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.20

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