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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,873.20, 29,809.80 and 15,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,873.20, 29,809.80 and 15,265.20 is: 22,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,873.20 : 29,809.80 = 15,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,873.20/29,809.80 = 15,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,873.20x = 29,809.80 × 15,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,873.20x = 455,052,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,052,558.96/19,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.80

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