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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.09, 26,685.53 and 15,557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.09, 26,685.53 and 15,557.72 is: 21,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.09 : 26,685.53 = 15,557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.09/26,685.53 = 15,557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.09x = 26,685.53 × 15,557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.09x = 415,166,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,166,003.79/19,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,486.60

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