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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,501.28, 26,924.04 and 15,016.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,501.28, 26,924.04 and 15,016.58 is: 20,732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,501.28 : 26,924.04 = 15,016.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,501.28/26,924.04 = 15,016.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,501.28x = 26,924.04 × 15,016.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,501.28x = 404,307,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,307,000.58/19,501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.33

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