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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.20, 29,317.20 and 15,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.20, 29,317.20 and 15,689.20 is: 23,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.20 : 29,317.20 = 15,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.20/29,317.20 = 15,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.20x = 29,317.20 × 15,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.20x = 459,963,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,963,414.24/19,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,494.85

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