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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,696.86, 27,191.70 and 15,210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,696.86, 27,191.70 and 15,210.54 is: 20,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,696.86 : 27,191.70 = 15,210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,696.86/27,191.70 = 15,210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,696.86x = 27,191.70 × 15,210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,696.86x = 413,600,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,600,440.52/19,696.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.29

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