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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,886.30, 27,414.83 and 15,817.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,886.30, 27,414.83 and 15,817.46 is: 21,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,886.30 : 27,414.83 = 15,817.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,886.30/27,414.83 = 15,817.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,886.30x = 27,414.83 × 15,817.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,886.30x = 433,632,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,632,760.77/19,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,805.61

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