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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,097.94, 26,262.72 and 15,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,097.94, 26,262.72 and 15,273.12 is: 21,002.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,097.94 : 26,262.72 = 15,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,097.94/26,262.72 = 15,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,097.94x = 26,262.72 × 15,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,097.94x = 401,113,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,113,674.09/19,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.98

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