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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.46, 26,556.14 and 11,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.46, 26,556.14 and 11,287.36 is: 15,580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.46 : 26,556.14 = 11,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.46/26,556.14 = 11,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.46x = 26,556.14 × 11,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.46x = 299,748,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,748,712.39/19,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.70

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