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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.28, 26,585.36 and 15,483.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.28, 26,585.36 and 15,483.61 is: 21,387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.28 : 26,585.36 = 15,483.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.28/26,585.36 = 15,483.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.28x = 26,585.36 × 15,483.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.28x = 411,637,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,637,405.47/19,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.90

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