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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.58, 26,555.76 and 11,285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.58, 26,555.76 and 11,285.34 is: 15,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.58 : 26,555.76 = 11,285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.58/26,555.76 = 11,285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.58x = 26,555.76 × 11,285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.58x = 299,690,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,690,780.56/19,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.74

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