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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,396.08, 26,737.56 and 15,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,396.08, 26,737.56 and 15,197.04 is: 20,949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,396.08 : 26,737.56 = 15,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,396.08/26,737.56 = 15,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,396.08x = 26,737.56 × 15,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,396.08x = 406,331,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,331,768.82/19,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.17

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