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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,650.56, 27,099.06 and 15,167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,650.56, 27,099.06 and 15,167.21 is: 20,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,650.56 : 27,099.06 = 15,167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,650.56/27,099.06 = 15,167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,650.56x = 27,099.06 × 15,167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,650.56x = 411,017,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,017,133.82/19,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.31

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