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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,629.36, 27,098.55 and 15,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,629.36, 27,098.55 and 15,143.04 is: 20,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,629.36 : 27,098.55 = 15,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,629.36/27,098.55 = 15,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,629.36x = 27,098.55 × 15,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,629.36x = 410,354,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,354,426.59/19,629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.14

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