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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.02, 27,061.16 and 15,139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.02, 27,061.16 and 15,139.67 is: 20,878.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.02 : 27,061.16 = 15,139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.02/27,061.16 = 15,139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.02x = 27,061.16 × 15,139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.02x = 409,696,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,696,821.21/19,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.38

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