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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.88, 26,572.17 and 11,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.88, 26,572.17 and 11,302.84 is: 15,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.88 : 26,572.17 = 11,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.88/26,572.17 = 11,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.88x = 26,572.17 × 11,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.88x = 300,340,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,340,985.96/19,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.17

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