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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.60, 29,963.40 and 15,866.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.60, 29,963.40 and 15,866.80 is: 23,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.60 : 29,963.40 = 15,866.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.60/29,963.40 = 15,866.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.60x = 29,963.40 × 15,866.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.60x = 475,423,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,423,275.12/19,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.64

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