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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.20, 26,926.98 and 15,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.20, 26,926.98 and 15,042.92 is: 20,746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.20 : 26,926.98 = 15,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.20/26,926.98 = 15,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.20x = 26,926.98 × 15,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.20x = 405,060,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,060,405.98/19,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.58

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