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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,656.20, 27,160.08 and 15,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,656.20, 27,160.08 and 15,709.88 is: 21,707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,656.20 : 27,160.08 = 15,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,656.20/27,160.08 = 15,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,656.20x = 27,160.08 × 15,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,656.20x = 426,681,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,681,597.59/19,656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.23

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