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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,606.84, 27,063.32 and 15,626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,606.84, 27,063.32 and 15,626.52 is: 21,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,606.84 : 27,063.32 = 15,626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,606.84/27,063.32 = 15,626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,606.84x = 27,063.32 × 15,626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,606.84x = 422,905,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,905,511.25/19,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.28

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