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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,947.60, 29,902.20 and 15,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,947.60, 29,902.20 and 15,502.80 is: 23,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,947.60 : 29,902.20 = 15,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,947.60/29,902.20 = 15,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,947.60x = 29,902.20 × 15,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,947.60x = 463,567,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,567,826.16/19,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.28

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