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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.80, 29,269.20 and 15,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.80, 29,269.20 and 15,624.80 is: 23,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.80 : 29,269.20 = 15,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.80/29,269.20 = 15,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.80x = 29,269.20 × 15,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.80x = 457,325,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,325,396.16/19,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.20

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