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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.76, 26,516.57 and 15,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.76, 26,516.57 and 15,189.48 is: 20,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.76 : 26,516.57 = 15,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.76/26,516.57 = 15,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.76x = 26,516.57 × 15,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.76x = 402,772,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,772,909.68/19,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.29

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