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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.63, 27,151.31 and 15,704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.63, 27,151.31 and 15,704.45 is: 21,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.63 : 27,151.31 = 15,704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.63/27,151.31 = 15,704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.63x = 27,151.31 × 15,704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.63x = 426,396,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,396,390.33/19,655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.35

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