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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,665.60, 29,433.60 and 15,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,665.60, 29,433.60 and 15,259.20 is: 22,838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,665.60 : 29,433.60 = 15,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,665.60/29,433.60 = 15,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,665.60x = 29,433.60 × 15,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,665.60x = 449,133,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,133,189.12/19,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,838.52

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