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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,780.92, 29,645.55 and 15,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,780.92, 29,645.55 and 15,083.73 is: 22,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,780.92 : 29,645.55 = 15,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,780.92/29,645.55 = 15,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,780.92x = 29,645.55 × 15,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,780.92x = 447,165,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,165,471.90/19,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,605.90

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