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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.59, 26,693.13 and 15,563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.59, 26,693.13 and 15,563.22 is: 21,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.59 : 26,693.13 = 15,563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.59/26,693.13 = 15,563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.59x = 26,693.13 × 15,563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.59x = 415,431,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,431,054.68/19,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.20

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