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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,758.50, 27,276.64 and 15,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,758.50, 27,276.64 and 15,272.10 is: 21,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,758.50 : 27,276.64 = 15,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,758.50/27,276.64 = 15,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,758.50x = 27,276.64 × 15,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,758.50x = 416,571,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,571,573.74/19,758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.16

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