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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.60, 29,977.20 and 15,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.60, 29,977.20 and 15,552.80 is: 23,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.60 : 29,977.20 = 15,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.60/29,977.20 = 15,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.60x = 29,977.20 × 15,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.60x = 466,229,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,229,396.16/19,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.27

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