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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,620.36, 27,086.13 and 15,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,620.36, 27,086.13 and 15,134.04 is: 20,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,620.36 : 27,086.13 = 15,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,620.36/27,086.13 = 15,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,620.36x = 27,086.13 × 15,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,620.36x = 409,922,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,922,574.87/19,620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.71

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