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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.55, 26,526.96 and 11,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.55, 26,526.96 and 11,265.96 is: 15,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.55 : 26,526.96 = 11,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.55/26,526.96 = 11,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.55x = 26,526.96 × 11,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.55x = 298,851,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,851,670.28/19,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.55

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