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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.52, 29,347.92 and 15,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.52, 29,347.92 and 15,703.20 is: 23,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.52 : 29,347.92 = 15,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.52/29,347.92 = 15,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.52x = 29,347.92 × 15,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.52x = 460,856,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,856,257.34/19,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.45

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