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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.56, 26,560.08 and 15,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.56, 26,560.08 and 15,709.20 is: 21,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.56 : 26,560.08 = 15,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.56/26,560.08 = 15,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.56x = 26,560.08 × 15,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.56x = 417,237,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,237,608.74/19,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,688.70

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