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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.52, 26,551.80 and 11,287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.52, 26,551.80 and 11,287.08 is: 15,572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.52 : 26,551.80 = 11,287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.52/26,551.80 = 11,287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.52x = 26,551.80 × 11,287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.52x = 299,692,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,692,290.74/19,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.86

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