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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,697.29, 27,195.96 and 15,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,697.29, 27,195.96 and 15,937.14 is: 22,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,697.29 : 27,195.96 = 15,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,697.29/27,195.96 = 15,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,697.29x = 27,195.96 × 15,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,697.29x = 433,425,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,425,821.95/19,697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.34

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