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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.96, 26,557.86 and 11,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.96, 26,557.86 and 11,288.36 is: 15,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.96 : 26,557.86 = 11,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.96/26,557.86 = 11,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.96x = 26,557.86 × 11,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.96x = 299,794,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,794,684.51/19,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.26

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