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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.59, 26,554.49 and 11,178.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.59, 26,554.49 and 11,178.69 is: 15,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.59 : 26,554.49 = 11,178.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.59/26,554.49 = 11,178.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.59x = 26,554.49 × 11,178.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.59x = 296,844,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,844,411.82/19,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.22

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