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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.42, 26,562.96 and 11,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.42, 26,562.96 and 11,290.80 is: 15,581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.42 : 26,562.96 = 11,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.42/26,562.96 = 11,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.42x = 26,562.96 × 11,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.42x = 299,917,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,917,068.77/19,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.39

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