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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.11, 26,542.68 and 11,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.11, 26,542.68 and 11,278.98 is: 15,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.11 : 26,542.68 = 11,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.11/26,542.68 = 11,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.11x = 26,542.68 × 11,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.11x = 299,374,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,374,356.87/19,240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.91

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