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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,496.70, 26,889.03 and 15,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,496.70, 26,889.03 and 15,015.42 is: 20,708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,496.70 : 26,889.03 = 15,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,496.70/26,889.03 = 15,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,496.70x = 26,889.03 × 15,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,496.70x = 403,750,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,750,078.84/19,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.64

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