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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.97, 26,565.12 and 11,293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.97, 26,565.12 and 11,293.86 is: 15,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.97 : 26,565.12 = 11,293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.97/26,565.12 = 11,293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.97x = 26,565.12 × 11,293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.97x = 300,022,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,022,746.16/19,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.67

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