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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,245.36, 26,577.12 and 15,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,245.36, 26,577.12 and 15,008.16 is: 20,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,245.36 : 26,577.12 = 15,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,245.36/26,577.12 = 15,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,245.36x = 26,577.12 × 15,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,245.36x = 398,873,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,873,669.30/19,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.71

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