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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.32, 26,555.16 and 11,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.32, 26,555.16 and 11,283.44 is: 15,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.32 : 26,555.16 = 11,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.32/26,555.16 = 11,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.32x = 26,555.16 × 11,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.32x = 299,633,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,633,554.55/19,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.59

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