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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.46, 26,554.76 and 11,286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.46, 26,554.76 and 11,286.36 is: 15,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.46 : 26,554.76 = 11,286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.46/26,554.76 = 11,286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.46x = 26,554.76 × 11,286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.46x = 299,706,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,706,524.64/19,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.32

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