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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.93, 26,548.59 and 11,278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.93, 26,548.59 and 11,278.15 is: 15,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.93 : 26,548.59 = 11,278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.93/26,548.59 = 11,278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.93x = 26,548.59 × 11,278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.93x = 299,418,980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,418,980.31/19,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.99

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