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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.39, 26,491.56 and 11,238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.39, 26,491.56 and 11,238.95 is: 15,510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.39 : 26,491.56 = 11,238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.39/26,491.56 = 11,238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.39x = 26,491.56 × 11,238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.39x = 297,737,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,737,342.34/19,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.07

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