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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.60, 29,657.40 and 15,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.60, 29,657.40 and 15,662.80 is: 23,465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.60 : 29,657.40 = 15,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.60/29,657.40 = 15,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.60x = 29,657.40 × 15,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.60x = 464,517,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,517,924.72/19,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.72

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