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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.18, 26,976.93 and 15,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.18, 26,976.93 and 15,592.46 is: 21,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.18 : 26,976.93 = 15,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.18/26,976.93 = 15,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.18x = 26,976.93 × 15,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.18x = 420,636,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,636,701.95/19,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.35

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