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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.82, 26,242.28 and 11,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.82, 26,242.28 and 11,472.50 is: 15,822.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.82 : 26,242.28 = 11,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.82/26,242.28 = 11,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.82x = 26,242.28 × 11,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.82x = 301,064,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,064,557.30/19,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,822.34

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