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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.97, 26,552.52 and 11,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.97, 26,552.52 and 11,171.94 is: 15,416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.97 : 26,552.52 = 11,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.97/26,552.52 = 11,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.97x = 26,552.52 × 11,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.97x = 296,643,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,643,160.29/19,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.47

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