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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.34, 26,572.50 and 11,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.34, 26,572.50 and 11,189.28 is: 15,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.34 : 26,572.50 = 11,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.34/26,572.50 = 11,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.34x = 26,572.50 × 11,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.34x = 297,327,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,327,142.80/19,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.48

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