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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.80, 29,513.70 and 15,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.80, 29,513.70 and 15,787.80 is: 23,681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.80 : 29,513.70 = 15,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.80/29,513.70 = 15,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.80x = 29,513.70 × 15,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.80x = 465,956,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,956,392.86/19,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,681.70

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