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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.74, 26,553.33 and 15,243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.74, 26,553.33 and 15,243.06 is: 21,042.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.74 : 26,553.33 = 15,243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.74/26,553.33 = 15,243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.74x = 26,553.33 × 15,243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.74x = 404,754,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,754,002.39/19,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.86

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