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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.66, 27,538.44 and 15,491.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.66, 27,538.44 and 15,491.77 is: 21,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.66 : 27,538.44 = 15,491.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.66/27,538.44 = 15,491.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.66x = 27,538.44 × 15,491.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.66x = 426,619,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,619,178.64/19,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.37

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