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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,198.58, 26,483.34 and 11,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,198.58, 26,483.34 and 11,239.28 is: 15,503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,198.58 : 26,483.34 = 11,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,198.58/26,483.34 = 11,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,198.58x = 26,483.34 × 11,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,198.58x = 297,653,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,653,673.60/19,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.94

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