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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,701.11, 27,197.57 and 15,214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,701.11, 27,197.57 and 15,214.79 is: 21,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,701.11 : 27,197.57 = 15,214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,701.11/27,197.57 = 15,214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,701.11x = 27,197.57 × 15,214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,701.11x = 413,805,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,805,316.06/19,701.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.16

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