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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,636.80, 27,080.08 and 15,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,636.80, 27,080.08 and 15,153.44 is: 20,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,636.80 : 27,080.08 = 15,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,636.80/27,080.08 = 15,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,636.80x = 27,080.08 × 15,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,636.80x = 410,356,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,356,367.48/19,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.31

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