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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.16, 29,944.53 and 15,806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.16, 29,944.53 and 15,806.04 is: 23,672.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.16 : 29,944.53 = 15,806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.16/29,944.53 = 15,806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.16x = 29,944.53 × 15,806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.16x = 473,304,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,304,438.96/19,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,672.13

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