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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.83, 26,536.15 and 11,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.83, 26,536.15 and 11,277.52 is: 15,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.83 : 26,536.15 = 11,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.83/26,536.15 = 11,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.83x = 26,536.15 × 11,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.83x = 299,261,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,261,910.10/19,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,556.72

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