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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,800.02, 27,291.49 and 15,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,800.02, 27,291.49 and 15,814.10 is: 21,797.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,800.02 : 27,291.49 = 15,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,800.02/27,291.49 = 15,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,800.02x = 27,291.49 × 15,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,800.02x = 431,590,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,590,352.01/19,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,797.47

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