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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,759.60, 29,662.56 and 15,602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,759.60, 29,662.56 and 15,602.42 is: 23,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,759.60 : 29,662.56 = 15,602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,759.60/29,662.56 = 15,602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,759.60x = 29,662.56 × 15,602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,759.60x = 462,807,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,807,719.40/19,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,421.92

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