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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,846.12, 27,377.22 and 15,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,846.12, 27,377.22 and 15,122.20 is: 20,860.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,846.12 : 27,377.22 = 15,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,846.12/27,377.22 = 15,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,846.12x = 27,377.22 × 15,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,846.12x = 414,003,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,003,796.28/19,846.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.69

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