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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,383.10, 26,713.43 and 15,131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,383.10, 26,713.43 and 15,131.95 is: 20,854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,383.10 : 26,713.43 = 15,131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,383.10/26,713.43 = 15,131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,383.10x = 26,713.43 × 15,131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,383.10x = 404,226,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,226,201.39/19,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.57

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