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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.78, 26,942.01 and 15,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.78, 26,942.01 and 15,336.74 is: 21,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.78 : 26,942.01 = 15,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.78/26,942.01 = 15,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.78x = 26,942.01 × 15,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.78x = 413,202,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,202,602.45/19,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.07

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