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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,541.40, 26,979.36 and 15,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,541.40, 26,979.36 and 15,056.64 is: 20,787.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,541.40 : 26,979.36 = 15,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,541.40/26,979.36 = 15,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,541.40x = 26,979.36 × 15,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,541.40x = 406,218,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,218,510.95/19,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.58

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