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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.60, 29,529.60 and 15,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.60, 29,529.60 and 15,323.20 is: 22,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.60 : 29,529.60 = 15,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.60/29,529.60 = 15,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.60x = 29,529.60 × 15,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.60x = 452,487,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,487,966.72/19,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.47

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