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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.92, 26,581.86 and 15,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.92, 26,581.86 and 15,273 is: 21,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.92 : 26,581.86 = 15,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.92/26,581.86 = 15,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.92x = 26,581.86 × 15,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.92x = 405,984,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,984,747.78/19,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,070.50

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