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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.52, 26,749.02 and 15,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.52, 26,749.02 and 15,358.60 is: 21,237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.52 : 26,749.02 = 15,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.52/26,749.02 = 15,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.52x = 26,749.02 × 15,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.52x = 410,827,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,827,498.57/19,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.41

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