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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,827.83, 27,361.31 and 15,103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,827.83, 27,361.31 and 15,103.91 is: 20,842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,827.83 : 27,361.31 = 15,103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,827.83/27,361.31 = 15,103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,827.83x = 27,361.31 × 15,103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,827.83x = 413,262,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,262,551.40/19,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.56

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