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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,617.68, 27,054.06 and 15,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,617.68, 27,054.06 and 15,134.36 is: 20,871.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,617.68 : 27,054.06 = 15,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,617.68/27,054.06 = 15,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,617.68x = 27,054.06 × 15,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,617.68x = 409,445,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,445,883.50/19,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,871.27

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