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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.94, 26,261.34 and 15,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.94, 26,261.34 and 15,272.12 is: 21,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.94 : 26,261.34 = 15,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.94/26,261.34 = 15,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.94x = 26,261.34 × 15,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.94x = 401,066,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,066,335.84/19,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.60

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