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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.16, 27,529.96 and 15,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.16, 27,529.96 and 15,170.80 is: 20,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.16 : 27,529.96 = 15,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.16/27,529.96 = 15,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.16x = 27,529.96 × 15,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.16x = 417,651,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,651,517.17/19,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.65

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