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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,187.55, 26,478.78 and 11,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,187.55, 26,478.78 and 11,231.28 is: 15,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,187.55 : 26,478.78 = 11,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,187.55/26,478.78 = 11,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,187.55x = 26,478.78 × 11,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,187.55x = 297,390,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,390,592.24/19,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.14

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