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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.52, 26,566.98 and 11,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.52, 26,566.98 and 11,298.08 is: 15,588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.52 : 26,566.98 = 11,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.52/26,566.98 = 11,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.52x = 26,566.98 × 11,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.52x = 300,155,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,155,865.40/19,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.04

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