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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,917.72, 27,434.10 and 15,309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,917.72, 27,434.10 and 15,309.69 is: 21,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,917.72 : 27,434.10 = 15,309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,917.72/27,434.10 = 15,309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,917.72x = 27,434.10 × 15,309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,917.72x = 420,007,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,007,566.43/19,917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.13

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