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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.64, 26,552.88 and 11,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.64, 26,552.88 and 11,285.96 is: 15,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.64 : 26,552.88 = 11,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.64/26,552.88 = 11,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.64x = 26,552.88 × 11,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.64x = 299,674,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,674,741.56/19,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.24

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