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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,547.68, 26,981.76 and 15,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,547.68, 26,981.76 and 15,595.96 is: 21,527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,547.68 : 26,981.76 = 15,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,547.68/26,981.76 = 15,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,547.68x = 26,981.76 × 15,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,547.68x = 420,806,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,806,449.69/19,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.18

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