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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.20, 29,919.08 and 15,789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.20, 29,919.08 and 15,789.10 is: 23,646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.20 : 29,919.08 = 15,789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.20/29,919.08 = 15,789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.20x = 29,919.08 × 15,789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.20x = 472,395,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,395,346.03/19,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,646.72

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