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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.38, 26,529.99 and 11,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.38, 26,529.99 and 11,272.34 is: 15,556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.38 : 26,529.99 = 11,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.38/26,529.99 = 11,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.38x = 26,529.99 × 11,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.38x = 299,055,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,055,067.48/19,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,556.03

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