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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.20, 29,932.80 and 15,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.20, 29,932.80 and 15,548.80 is: 23,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.20 : 29,932.80 = 15,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.20/29,932.80 = 15,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.20x = 29,932.80 × 15,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.20x = 465,419,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,419,120.64/19,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.20

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