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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221.55, 26,528.34 and 11,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221.55, 26,528.34 and 11,266.96 is: 15,549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221.55 : 26,528.34 = 11,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221.55/26,528.34 = 11,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221.55x = 26,528.34 × 11,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221.55x = 298,893,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,893,745.65/19,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.93

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