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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.60, 29,847.60 and 15,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.60, 29,847.60 and 15,535.20 is: 23,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.60 : 29,847.60 = 15,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.60/29,847.60 = 15,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.60x = 29,847.60 × 15,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.60x = 463,688,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,688,435.52/19,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.32

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