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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,496.19, 26,873.14 and 15,239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,496.19, 26,873.14 and 15,239.73 is: 21,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,496.19 : 26,873.14 = 15,239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,496.19/26,873.14 = 15,239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,496.19x = 26,873.14 × 15,239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,496.19x = 409,539,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,539,397.85/19,496.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.12

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