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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.59, 26,995.95 and 15,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.59, 26,995.95 and 15,092.24 is: 20,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.59 : 26,995.95 = 15,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.59/26,995.95 = 15,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.59x = 26,995.95 × 15,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.59x = 407,429,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,429,221.45/19,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,813.13

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