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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,584.59, 27,008.37 and 15,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,584.59, 27,008.37 and 15,101.24 is: 20,825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,584.59 : 27,008.37 = 15,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,584.59/27,008.37 = 15,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,584.59x = 27,008.37 × 15,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,584.59x = 407,859,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,859,742.34/19,584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.55

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