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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,651.20, 27,153.18 and 15,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,651.20, 27,153.18 and 15,704.88 is: 21,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,651.20 : 27,153.18 = 15,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,651.20/27,153.18 = 15,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,651.20x = 27,153.18 × 15,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,651.20x = 426,437,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,437,433.52/19,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.33

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