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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,606.27, 27,038.21 and 15,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,606.27, 27,038.21 and 15,122.92 is: 20,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,606.27 : 27,038.21 = 15,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,606.27/27,038.21 = 15,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,606.27x = 27,038.21 × 15,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,606.27x = 408,896,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,896,611.16/19,606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.40

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