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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.10, 26,427.54 and 11,188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.10, 26,427.54 and 11,188.78 is: 15,442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.10 : 26,427.54 = 11,188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.10/26,427.54 = 11,188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.10x = 26,427.54 × 11,188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.10x = 295,692,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,692,024.08/19,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.37

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