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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.75, 26,573.14 and 11,298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.75, 26,573.14 and 11,298.11 is: 15,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.75 : 26,573.14 = 11,298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.75/26,573.14 = 11,298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.75x = 26,573.14 × 11,298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.75x = 300,226,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,226,258.77/19,255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.51

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