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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.76, 26,874.24 and 15,909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.76, 26,874.24 and 15,909.68 is: 21,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.76 : 26,874.24 = 15,909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.76/26,874.24 = 15,909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.76x = 26,874.24 × 15,909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.76x = 427,560,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,560,558.64/19,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.08

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