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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,199.26, 26,498.37 and 15,250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,199.26, 26,498.37 and 15,250.51 is: 21,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,199.26 : 26,498.37 = 15,250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,199.26/26,498.37 = 15,250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,199.26x = 26,498.37 × 15,250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,199.26x = 404,113,656.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,113,656.67/19,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.40

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