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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.80, 29,515.20 and 15,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.80, 29,515.20 and 15,788.80 is: 23,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.80 : 29,515.20 = 15,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.80/29,515.20 = 15,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.80x = 29,515.20 × 15,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.80x = 466,009,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,009,589.76/19,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,683.20

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