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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.11, 27,218.03 and 15,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.11, 27,218.03 and 15,020.19 is: 20,705.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.11 : 27,218.03 = 15,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.11/27,218.03 = 15,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.11x = 27,218.03 × 15,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.11x = 408,819,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,819,906.92/19,744.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.92

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