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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.20, 29,968.70 and 15,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.20, 29,968.70 and 15,356.20 is: 23,014.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.20 : 29,968.70 = 15,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.20/29,968.70 = 15,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.20x = 29,968.70 × 15,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.20x = 460,205,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,205,350.94/19,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.64

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