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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.51, 26,299.37 and 15,509.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.51, 26,299.37 and 15,509.57 is: 21,408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.51 : 26,299.37 = 15,509.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.51/26,299.37 = 15,509.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.51x = 26,299.37 × 15,509.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.51x = 407,891,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,891,919.97/19,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.83

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