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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,791.88, 27,339.46 and 15,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,791.88, 27,339.46 and 15,841.24 is: 21,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,791.88 : 27,339.46 = 15,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,791.88/27,339.46 = 15,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,791.88x = 27,339.46 × 15,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,791.88x = 433,090,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,090,947.33/19,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.25

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