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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.72, 26,313.24 and 15,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.72, 26,313.24 and 15,214.32 is: 21,017.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.72 : 26,313.24 = 15,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.72/26,313.24 = 15,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.72x = 26,313.24 × 15,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.72x = 400,338,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,338,053.60/19,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.64

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