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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.40, 26,542.42 and 11,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.40, 26,542.42 and 11,281.36 is: 15,568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.40 : 26,542.42 = 11,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.40/26,542.42 = 11,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.40x = 26,542.42 × 11,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.40x = 299,434,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,434,595.29/19,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.47

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