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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,212.33, 26,483.97 and 15,013.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,212.33, 26,483.97 and 15,013.29 is: 20,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,212.33 : 26,483.97 = 15,013.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,212.33/26,483.97 = 15,013.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,212.33x = 26,483.97 × 15,013.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,212.33x = 397,611,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,611,521.96/19,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.64

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