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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.12, 26,588.46 and 15,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.12, 26,588.46 and 15,076.28 is: 20,817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.12 : 26,588.46 = 15,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.12/26,588.46 = 15,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.12x = 26,588.46 × 15,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.12x = 400,855,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,855,067.73/19,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.02

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