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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.88, 27,164.16 and 15,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.88, 27,164.16 and 15,713.70 is: 21,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.88 : 27,164.16 = 15,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.88/27,164.16 = 15,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.88x = 27,164.16 × 15,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.88x = 426,849,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,849,460.99/19,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,706.18

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