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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.60, 26,581.92 and 15,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.60, 26,581.92 and 15,741.72 is: 21,698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.60 : 26,581.92 = 15,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.60/26,581.92 = 15,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.60x = 26,581.92 × 15,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.60x = 418,445,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,445,141.70/19,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.41

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