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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.50, 26,571.41 and 11,296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.50, 26,571.41 and 11,296.86 is: 15,589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.50 : 26,571.41 = 11,296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.50/26,571.41 = 11,296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.50x = 26,571.41 × 11,296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.50x = 300,173,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,173,527.01/19,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.78

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