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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,121.67, 26,323.28 and 15,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,121.67, 26,323.28 and 15,759.16 is: 21,694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,121.67 : 26,323.28 = 15,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,121.67/26,323.28 = 15,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,121.67x = 26,323.28 × 15,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,121.67x = 414,832,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,832,695.74/19,121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,694.38

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