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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,718.20, 29,577.30 and 15,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,718.20, 29,577.30 and 15,830.20 is: 23,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,718.20 : 29,577.30 = 15,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,718.20/29,577.30 = 15,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,718.20x = 29,577.30 × 15,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,718.20x = 468,214,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,214,574.46/19,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.30

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