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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.68, 26,977.62 and 15,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.68, 26,977.62 and 15,592.96 is: 21,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.68 : 26,977.62 = 15,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.68/26,977.62 = 15,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.68x = 26,977.62 × 15,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.68x = 420,660,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,660,949.56/19,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.04

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