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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.99, 26,659.94 and 15,815.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.99, 26,659.94 and 15,815.79 is: 21,830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.99 : 26,659.94 = 15,815.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.99/26,659.94 = 15,815.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.99x = 26,659.94 × 15,815.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.99x = 421,647,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,647,933.37/19,314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,830.09

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