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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.48, 26,579.76 and 11,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.48, 26,579.76 and 11,302.26 is: 15,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.48 : 26,579.76 = 11,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.48/26,579.76 = 11,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.48x = 26,579.76 × 11,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.48x = 300,411,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,411,358.26/19,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.72

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