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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.81, 26,284.30 and 15,017.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.81, 26,284.30 and 15,017.87 is: 20,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.81 : 26,284.30 = 15,017.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.81/26,284.30 = 15,017.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.81x = 26,284.30 × 15,017.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.81x = 394,734,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,734,228.61/19,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.42

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