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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.58, 26,537.18 and 11,278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.58, 26,537.18 and 11,278.27 is: 15,557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.58 : 26,537.18 = 11,278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.58/26,537.18 = 11,278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.58x = 26,537.18 × 11,278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.58x = 299,293,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,293,442.93/19,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.75

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