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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.40, 26,579.88 and 11,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.40, 26,579.88 and 11,301.84 is: 15,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.40 : 26,579.88 = 11,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.40/26,579.88 = 11,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.40x = 26,579.88 × 11,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.40x = 300,401,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,401,550.98/19,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.09

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