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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,594.88, 27,022.52 and 15,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,594.88, 27,022.52 and 15,111.53 is: 20,839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,594.88 : 27,022.52 = 15,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,594.88/27,022.52 = 15,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,594.88x = 27,022.52 × 15,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,594.88x = 408,351,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,351,546.10/19,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.71

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