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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,029.74, 26,235.87 and 15,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,029.74, 26,235.87 and 15,614.24 is: 21,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,029.74 : 26,235.87 = 15,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,029.74/26,235.87 = 15,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,029.74x = 26,235.87 × 15,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,029.74x = 409,652,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,652,981.06/19,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.99

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