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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.34, 26,942.04 and 15,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.34, 26,942.04 and 15,029.64 is: 20,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.34 : 26,942.04 = 15,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.34/26,942.04 = 15,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.34x = 26,942.04 × 15,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.34x = 404,929,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,929,162.07/19,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.34

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