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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,630.36, 27,099.93 and 15,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,630.36, 27,099.93 and 15,144.04 is: 20,906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,630.36 : 27,099.93 = 15,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,630.36/27,099.93 = 15,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,630.36x = 27,099.93 × 15,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,630.36x = 410,402,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,402,423.92/19,630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,906.52

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