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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.80, 29,995.20 and 19,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.80, 29,995.20 and 19,564.80 is: 29,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.80 : 29,995.20 = 19,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.80/29,995.20 = 19,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.80x = 29,995.20 × 19,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.80x = 586,850,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,850,088.96/19,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.20

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