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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.92, 26,516.46 and 11,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.92, 26,516.46 and 11,255.44 is: 15,532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.92 : 26,516.46 = 11,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.92/26,516.46 = 11,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.92x = 26,516.46 × 11,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.92x = 298,454,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,454,424.54/19,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.43

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