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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,453.38, 26,847.45 and 15,208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,453.38, 26,847.45 and 15,208.26 is: 20,988.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,453.38 : 26,847.45 = 15,208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,453.38/26,847.45 = 15,208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,453.38x = 26,847.45 × 15,208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,453.38x = 408,302,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,302,999.94/19,453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.79

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