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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,698.86, 27,194.46 and 15,212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,698.86, 27,194.46 and 15,212.54 is: 21,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,698.86 : 27,194.46 = 15,212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,698.86/27,194.46 = 15,212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,698.86x = 27,194.46 × 15,212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,698.86x = 413,696,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,696,810.53/19,698.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.05

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