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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.55, 26,491.73 and 15,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.55, 26,491.73 and 15,171.67 is: 20,920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.55 : 26,491.73 = 15,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.55/26,491.73 = 15,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.55x = 26,491.73 × 15,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.55x = 401,923,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,923,785.29/19,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.95

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