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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,217.55, 26,522.82 and 11,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,217.55, 26,522.82 and 11,262.96 is: 15,544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,217.55 : 26,522.82 = 11,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,217.55/26,522.82 = 11,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,217.55x = 26,522.82 × 11,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,217.55x = 298,725,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,725,460.75/19,217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.41

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