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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.55, 26,960.94 and 15,243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.55, 26,960.94 and 15,243.69 is: 21,022.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.55 : 26,960.94 = 15,243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.55/26,960.94 = 15,243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.55x = 26,960.94 × 15,243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.55x = 410,984,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,984,211.47/19,549.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.69

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