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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,793.58, 27,314.04 and 15,069.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,793.58, 27,314.04 and 15,069.66 is: 20,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,793.58 : 27,314.04 = 15,069.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,793.58/27,314.04 = 15,069.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,793.58x = 27,314.04 × 15,069.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,793.58x = 411,613,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,613,296.03/19,793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.29

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