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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,757.87, 27,275.78 and 15,271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,757.87, 27,275.78 and 15,271.49 is: 21,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,757.87 : 27,275.78 = 15,271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,757.87/27,275.78 = 15,271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,757.87x = 27,275.78 × 15,271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,757.87x = 416,541,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,541,725.15/19,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.32

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