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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,809.36, 27,308.34 and 15,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,809.36, 27,308.34 and 15,085.44 is: 20,796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,809.36 : 27,308.34 = 15,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,809.36/27,308.34 = 15,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,809.36x = 27,308.34 × 15,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,809.36x = 411,958,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,958,324.57/19,809.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.15

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