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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,801.60, 29,666.40 and 15,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,801.60, 29,666.40 and 15,668.80 is: 23,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,801.60 : 29,666.40 = 15,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,801.60/29,666.40 = 15,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,801.60x = 29,666.40 × 15,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,801.60x = 464,836,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,836,888.32/19,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.71

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