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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,079.92, 26,326.92 and 11,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,079.92, 26,326.92 and 11,524.24 is: 15,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,079.92 : 26,326.92 = 11,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,079.92/26,326.92 = 11,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,079.92x = 26,326.92 × 11,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,079.92x = 303,397,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,397,744.54/19,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,901.42

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