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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,976.20, 29,917.58 and 15,788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,976.20, 29,917.58 and 15,788.10 is: 23,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976.20 : 29,917.58 = 15,788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976.20/29,917.58 = 15,788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976.20x = 29,917.58 × 15,788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976.20x = 472,341,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,341,744.80/19,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,645.23

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