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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.40, 26,331.52 and 11,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.40, 26,331.52 and 11,125.28 is: 15,354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.40 : 26,331.52 = 11,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.40/26,331.52 = 11,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.40x = 26,331.52 × 11,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.40x = 292,945,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,945,532.83/19,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.83

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