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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,434.64, 26,828.94 and 15,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,434.64, 26,828.94 and 15,191.88 is: 20,971.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434.64 : 26,828.94 = 15,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434.64/26,828.94 = 15,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434.64x = 26,828.94 × 15,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434.64x = 407,582,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,582,037.01/19,434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,971.94

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