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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,087.92, 26,283.96 and 15,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,087.92, 26,283.96 and 15,096.24 is: 20,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,087.92 : 26,283.96 = 15,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,087.92/26,283.96 = 15,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,087.92x = 26,283.96 × 15,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,087.92x = 396,788,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,788,968.31/19,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.44

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