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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.55, 26,529.96 and 11,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.55, 26,529.96 and 11,271.43 is: 15,554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.55 : 26,529.96 = 11,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.55/26,529.96 = 11,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.55x = 26,529.96 × 11,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.55x = 299,030,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,030,587.04/19,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.62

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