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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.20, 29,865.20 and 15,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.20, 29,865.20 and 15,287.20 is: 22,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.20 : 29,865.20 = 15,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.20/29,865.20 = 15,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.20x = 29,865.20 × 15,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.20x = 456,555,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,555,285.44/19,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.16

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