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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.54, 26,437.70 and 11,197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.54, 26,437.70 and 11,197.35 is: 15,456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.54 : 26,437.70 = 11,197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.54/26,437.70 = 11,197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.54x = 26,437.70 × 11,197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.54x = 296,032,124.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,032,124.11/19,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,456.55

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