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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.40, 26,977.98 and 15,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.40, 26,977.98 and 15,055.64 is: 20,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.40 : 26,977.98 = 15,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.40/26,977.98 = 15,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.40x = 26,977.98 × 15,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.40x = 406,170,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,170,754.81/19,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.20

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