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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.20, 29,973.30 and 15,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.20, 29,973.30 and 15,316.60 is: 22,974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.20 : 29,973.30 = 15,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.20/29,973.30 = 15,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.20x = 29,973.30 × 15,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.20x = 459,089,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,089,046.78/19,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.90

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