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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,711.20, 29,566.80 and 15,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,711.20, 29,566.80 and 15,304.80 is: 22,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,711.20 : 29,566.80 = 15,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,711.20/29,566.80 = 15,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,711.20x = 29,566.80 × 15,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,711.20x = 452,513,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,513,960.64/19,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.20

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