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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.38, 26,572.50 and 11,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.38, 26,572.50 and 11,297.76 is: 15,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.38 : 26,572.50 = 11,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.38/26,572.50 = 11,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.38x = 26,572.50 × 11,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.38x = 300,209,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,209,727.60/19,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.95

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