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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,767.40, 27,288.94 and 15,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,767.40, 27,288.94 and 15,281.02 is: 21,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,767.40 : 27,288.94 = 15,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,767.40/27,288.94 = 15,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,767.40x = 27,288.94 × 15,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,767.40x = 417,002,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,002,837.92/19,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.48

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