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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.10, 26,252.20 and 15,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.10, 26,252.20 and 15,492.16 is: 21,365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.10 : 26,252.20 = 15,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.10/26,252.20 = 15,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.10x = 26,252.20 × 15,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.10x = 406,703,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,703,334.93/19,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.97

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