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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,700.70, 27,145.17 and 15,909.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,700.70, 27,145.17 and 15,909.90 is: 21,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,700.70 : 27,145.17 = 15,909.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,700.70/27,145.17 = 15,909.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,700.70x = 27,145.17 × 15,909.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,700.70x = 431,876,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,876,940.18/19,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.91

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