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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,971.92, 27,541.55 and 15,494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,971.92, 27,541.55 and 15,494.03 is: 21,366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,971.92 : 27,541.55 = 15,494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,971.92/27,541.55 = 15,494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,971.92x = 27,541.55 × 15,494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,971.92x = 426,729,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,729,386.77/19,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.47

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