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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,670.20, 27,179.40 and 15,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,670.20, 27,179.40 and 15,723.88 is: 21,726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,670.20 : 27,179.40 = 15,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,670.20/27,179.40 = 15,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,670.20x = 27,179.40 × 15,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,670.20x = 427,365,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,365,624.07/19,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,726.55

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