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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.36, 26,541.68 and 11,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.36, 26,541.68 and 11,276.82 is: 15,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.36 : 26,541.68 = 11,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.36/26,541.68 = 11,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.36x = 26,541.68 × 11,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.36x = 299,305,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,305,691.47/19,242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.52

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