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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,661.80, 29,492.70 and 15,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,661.80, 29,492.70 and 15,773.80 is: 23,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,661.80 : 29,492.70 = 15,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,661.80/29,492.70 = 15,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,661.80x = 29,492.70 × 15,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,661.80x = 465,211,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,211,951.26/19,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.70

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