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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.65, 26,463.97 and 11,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.65, 26,463.97 and 11,217.32 is: 15,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.65 : 26,463.97 = 11,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.65/26,463.97 = 11,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.65x = 26,463.97 × 11,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.65x = 296,854,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,854,631.55/19,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,480.01

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