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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,798.52, 27,289.42 and 15,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,798.52, 27,289.42 and 15,812.60 is: 21,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,798.52 : 27,289.42 = 15,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,798.52/27,289.42 = 15,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,798.52x = 27,289.42 × 15,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,798.52x = 431,516,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,516,682.69/19,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,795.40

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