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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,308.78, 26,627.94 and 15,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,308.78, 26,627.94 and 15,343.02 is: 21,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,308.78 : 26,627.94 = 15,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,308.78/26,627.94 = 15,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,308.78x = 26,627.94 × 15,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,308.78x = 408,553,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,553,015.98/19,308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.92

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