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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,496.16, 26,913.60 and 15,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,496.16, 26,913.60 and 15,996.96 is: 22,083.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,496.16 : 26,913.60 = 15,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,496.16/26,913.60 = 15,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,496.16x = 26,913.60 × 15,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,496.16x = 430,535,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,535,782.66/19,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,083.11

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