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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.10, 27,006.36 and 15,075.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.10, 27,006.36 and 15,075.86 is: 20,813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.10 : 27,006.36 = 15,075.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.10/27,006.36 = 15,075.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.10x = 27,006.36 × 15,075.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.10x = 407,144,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,144,102.47/19,561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,813.97

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