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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.58, 26,537.84 and 11,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.58, 26,537.84 and 11,274.38 is: 15,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.58 : 26,537.84 = 11,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.58/26,537.84 = 11,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.58x = 26,537.84 × 11,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.58x = 299,197,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,197,503.48/19,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.23

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