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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,840.36, 27,351.12 and 15,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,840.36, 27,351.12 and 15,116.44 is: 20,838.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,840.36 : 27,351.12 = 15,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,840.36/27,351.12 = 15,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,840.36x = 27,351.12 × 15,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,840.36x = 413,451,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,451,564.41/19,840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.91

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