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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.20, 26,340.24 and 15,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.20, 26,340.24 and 15,892.96 is: 21,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.20 : 26,340.24 = 15,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.20/26,340.24 = 15,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.20x = 26,340.24 × 15,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.20x = 418,624,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,624,380.71/19,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.04

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