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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.23, 26,550.72 and 11,284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.23, 26,550.72 and 11,284.11 is: 15,574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.23 : 26,550.72 = 11,284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.23/26,550.72 = 11,284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.23x = 26,550.72 × 11,284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.23x = 299,601,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,601,245.06/19,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.03

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