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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,651.50, 27,129.52 and 15,781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,651.50, 27,129.52 and 15,781.04 is: 21,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,651.50 : 27,129.52 = 15,781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,651.50/27,129.52 = 15,781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,651.50x = 27,129.52 × 15,781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,651.50x = 428,132,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,132,040.30/19,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.23

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