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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,226.89, 26,533.74 and 11,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,226.89, 26,533.74 and 11,159.92 is: 15,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,226.89 : 26,533.74 = 11,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,226.89/26,533.74 = 11,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,226.89x = 26,533.74 × 11,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,226.89x = 296,114,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,114,415.70/19,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.06

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