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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.99, 26,520.48 and 11,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.99, 26,520.48 and 11,261.25 is: 15,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.99 : 26,520.48 = 11,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.99/26,520.48 = 11,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.99x = 26,520.48 × 11,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.99x = 298,653,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,653,755.40/19,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.94

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