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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,711.56, 27,210.06 and 15,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,711.56, 27,210.06 and 15,925.56 is: 21,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,711.56 : 27,210.06 = 15,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,711.56/27,210.06 = 15,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,711.56x = 27,210.06 × 15,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,711.56x = 433,335,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,335,443.13/19,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,983.82

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