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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,467.88, 26,834.12 and 15,211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,467.88, 26,834.12 and 15,211.50 is: 20,967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,467.88 : 26,834.12 = 15,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,467.88/26,834.12 = 15,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,467.88x = 26,834.12 × 15,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,467.88x = 408,187,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,187,216.38/19,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.21

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