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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,822.80, 29,734.20 and 15,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,822.80, 29,734.20 and 15,934.80 is: 23,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,822.80 : 29,734.20 = 15,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,822.80/29,734.20 = 15,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,822.80x = 29,734.20 × 15,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,822.80x = 473,808,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,808,530.16/19,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.20

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