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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.89, 27,500.61 and 15,149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.89, 27,500.61 and 15,149.58 is: 20,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.89 : 27,500.61 = 15,149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.89/27,500.61 = 15,149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.89x = 27,500.61 × 15,149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.89x = 416,622,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,622,691.24/19,930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.37

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