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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,556.44, 26,942.26 and 15,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,556.44, 26,942.26 and 15,998.92 is: 22,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,556.44 : 26,942.26 = 15,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,556.44/26,942.26 = 15,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,556.44x = 26,942.26 × 15,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,556.44x = 431,047,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,047,062.36/19,556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.18

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