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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,296.60, 26,598.48 and 15,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,296.60, 26,598.48 and 15,753.72 is: 21,714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,296.60 : 26,598.48 = 15,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,296.60/26,598.48 = 15,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,296.60x = 26,598.48 × 15,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,296.60x = 419,025,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,025,006.35/19,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,714.97

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