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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.65, 26,560.40 and 11,181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.65, 26,560.40 and 11,181.87 is: 15,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.65 : 26,560.40 = 11,181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.65/26,560.40 = 11,181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.65x = 26,560.40 × 11,181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.65x = 296,994,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,994,884.04/19,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.99

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