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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.48, 26,725.24 and 15,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.48, 26,725.24 and 15,996.59 is: 22,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.48 : 26,725.24 = 15,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.48/26,725.24 = 15,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.48x = 26,725.24 × 15,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.48x = 427,512,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,512,626.95/19,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.90

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