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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.98, 26,725.92 and 15,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.98, 26,725.92 and 15,997.09 is: 22,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.98 : 26,725.92 = 15,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.98/26,725.92 = 15,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.98x = 26,725.92 × 15,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.98x = 427,536,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,536,947.57/19,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.58

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