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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.16, 27,105.60 and 15,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.16, 27,105.60 and 15,171.84 is: 20,922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.16 : 27,105.60 = 15,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.16/27,105.60 = 15,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.16x = 27,105.60 × 15,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.16x = 411,241,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,241,826.30/19,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.84

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