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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,917.36, 27,481.68 and 15,737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,917.36, 27,481.68 and 15,737.76 is: 21,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,917.36 : 27,481.68 = 15,737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,917.36/27,481.68 = 15,737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,917.36x = 27,481.68 × 15,737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,917.36x = 432,500,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,500,084.24/19,917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,714.73

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