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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.41, 26,552.97 and 11,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.41, 26,552.97 and 11,285.73 is: 15,570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.41 : 26,552.97 = 11,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.41/26,552.97 = 11,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.41x = 26,552.97 × 11,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.41x = 299,669,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,669,650.12/19,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.16

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