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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.60, 29,816.40 and 15,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.60, 29,816.40 and 15,768.80 is: 23,624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.60 : 29,816.40 = 15,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.60/29,816.40 = 15,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.60x = 29,816.40 × 15,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.60x = 470,168,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,168,848.32/19,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.68

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