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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.28, 26,921.28 and 15,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.28, 26,921.28 and 15,014.58 is: 20,729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.28 : 26,921.28 = 15,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.28/26,921.28 = 15,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.28x = 26,921.28 × 15,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.28x = 404,211,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,211,712.26/19,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.57

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