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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.03, 26,229.17 and 15,812.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.03, 26,229.17 and 15,812.69 is: 21,823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.03 : 26,229.17 = 15,812.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.03/26,229.17 = 15,812.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.03x = 26,229.17 × 15,812.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.03x = 414,753,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,753,642.55/19,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,823.36

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