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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.28, 26,467.02 and 15,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.28, 26,467.02 and 15,852.60 is: 21,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.28 : 26,467.02 = 15,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.28/26,467.02 = 15,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.28x = 26,467.02 × 15,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.28x = 419,571,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,571,081.25/19,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,856.90

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