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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,681.74, 27,173.61 and 15,197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,681.74, 27,173.61 and 15,197.58 is: 20,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,681.74 : 27,173.61 = 15,197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,681.74/27,173.61 = 15,197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,681.74x = 27,173.61 × 15,197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,681.74x = 412,973,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,973,111.86/19,681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.55

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