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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,001.10, 26,223.73 and 15,808.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,001.10, 26,223.73 and 15,808.75 is: 21,817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,001.10 : 26,223.73 = 15,808.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,001.10/26,223.73 = 15,808.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,001.10x = 26,223.73 × 15,808.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,001.10x = 414,564,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,564,522.99/19,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,817.92

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