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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.26, 27,080.72 and 15,068.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.26, 27,080.72 and 15,068.86 is: 20,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.26 : 27,080.72 = 15,068.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.26/27,080.72 = 15,068.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.26x = 27,080.72 × 15,068.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.26x = 408,075,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,075,491.84/19,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.04

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