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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.76, 26,281.26 and 15,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.76, 26,281.26 and 15,073.56 is: 20,785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.76 : 26,281.26 = 15,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.76/26,281.26 = 15,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.76x = 26,281.26 × 15,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.76x = 396,152,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,152,149.49/19,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.83

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