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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.28, 26,476.62 and 15,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.28, 26,476.62 and 15,701.72 is: 21,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.28 : 26,476.62 = 15,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.28/26,476.62 = 15,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.28x = 26,476.62 × 15,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.28x = 415,728,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,728,473.79/19,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.46

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