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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.96, 26,566.14 and 11,294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.96, 26,566.14 and 11,294.36 is: 15,588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.96 : 26,566.14 = 11,294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.96/26,566.14 = 11,294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.96x = 26,566.14 × 11,294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.96x = 300,047,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,047,548.97/19,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.54

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