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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.60, 29,799.60 and 15,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.60, 29,799.60 and 15,978.40 is: 23,915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.60 : 29,799.60 = 15,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.60/29,799.60 = 15,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.60x = 29,799.60 × 15,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.60x = 476,149,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,149,928.64/19,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.59

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