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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.78, 26,939.25 and 15,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.78, 26,939.25 and 15,334.74 is: 21,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.78 : 26,939.25 = 15,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.78/26,939.25 = 15,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.78x = 26,939.25 × 15,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.78x = 413,106,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,106,394.55/19,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.31

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