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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,599.20, 29,326.80 and 14,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,599.20, 29,326.80 and 14,415.20 is: 21,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,599.20 : 29,326.80 = 14,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,599.20/29,326.80 = 14,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,599.20x = 29,326.80 × 14,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,599.20x = 422,751,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,751,687.36/19,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.84

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