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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,371.10, 26,733 and 15,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,371.10, 26,733 and 15,172.06 is: 20,938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,371.10 : 26,733 = 15,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,371.10/26,733 = 15,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,371.10x = 26,733 × 15,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,371.10x = 405,594,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,594,679.98/19,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.13

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