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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,758.88, 27,293.88 and 15,808.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,758.88, 27,293.88 and 15,808.24 is: 21,836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,758.88 : 27,293.88 = 15,808.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,758.88/27,293.88 = 15,808.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,758.88x = 27,293.88 × 15,808.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,758.88x = 431,468,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,468,205.57/19,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,836.67

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