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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.60, 26,573.92 and 11,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.60, 26,573.92 and 11,298.72 is: 15,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.60 : 26,573.92 = 11,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.60/26,573.92 = 11,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.60x = 26,573.92 × 11,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.60x = 300,251,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,251,281.38/19,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.31

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