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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.74, 26,554.71 and 15,244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.74, 26,554.71 and 15,244.06 is: 21,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.74 : 26,554.71 = 15,244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.74/26,554.71 = 15,244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.74x = 26,554.71 × 15,244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.74x = 404,801,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,801,592.52/19,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.24

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