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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,658.60, 29,487.90 and 15,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,658.60, 29,487.90 and 15,279.20 is: 22,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,658.60 : 29,487.90 = 15,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,658.60/29,487.90 = 15,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,658.60x = 29,487.90 × 15,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,658.60x = 450,551,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,551,521.68/19,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.80

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