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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,826.33, 27,359.24 and 15,102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,826.33, 27,359.24 and 15,102.41 is: 20,840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,826.33 : 27,359.24 = 15,102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,826.33/27,359.24 = 15,102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,826.33x = 27,359.24 × 15,102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,826.33x = 413,190,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,190,247.46/19,826.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.49

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