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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,803.52, 27,338.80 and 15,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,803.52, 27,338.80 and 15,317.12 is: 21,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,803.52 : 27,338.80 = 15,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,803.52/27,338.80 = 15,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,803.52x = 27,338.80 × 15,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,803.52x = 418,751,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,751,680.26/19,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.32

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