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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.20, 29,967.20 and 15,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.20, 29,967.20 and 15,355.20 is: 23,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.20 : 29,967.20 = 15,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.20/29,967.20 = 15,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.20x = 29,967.20 × 15,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.20x = 460,152,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,152,349.44/19,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.14

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