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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,598.01, 27,026.83 and 15,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,598.01, 27,026.83 and 15,114.66 is: 20,844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,598.01 : 27,026.83 = 15,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,598.01/27,026.83 = 15,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,598.01x = 27,026.83 × 15,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,598.01x = 408,501,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,501,346.33/19,598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.02

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