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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.86, 27,541.38 and 15,463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.86, 27,541.38 and 15,463.54 is: 21,347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.86 : 27,541.38 = 15,463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.86/27,541.38 = 15,463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.86x = 27,541.38 × 15,463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.86x = 425,887,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,887,231.29/19,949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.88

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