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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.80, 29,221.20 and 15,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.80, 29,221.20 and 15,592.80 is: 23,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.80 : 29,221.20 = 15,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.80/29,221.20 = 15,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.80x = 29,221.20 × 15,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.80x = 455,640,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,640,327.36/19,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.20

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