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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.52, 26,568.36 and 11,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.52, 26,568.36 and 11,299.08 is: 15,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.52 : 26,568.36 = 11,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.52/26,568.36 = 11,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.52x = 26,568.36 × 11,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.52x = 300,198,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,198,025.11/19,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.42

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