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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.76, 27,023.72 and 15,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.76, 27,023.72 and 15,112.41 is: 20,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.76 : 27,023.72 = 15,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.76/27,023.72 = 15,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.76x = 27,023.72 × 15,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.76x = 408,393,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,393,536.37/19,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.91

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