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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,875.32, 27,438.60 and 15,328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,875.32, 27,438.60 and 15,328.05 is: 21,160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,875.32 : 27,438.60 = 15,328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,875.32/27,438.60 = 15,328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,875.32x = 27,438.60 × 15,328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,875.32x = 420,580,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,580,232.73/19,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.93

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