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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.41, 26,581.87 and 11,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.41, 26,581.87 and 11,303.15 is: 15,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.41 : 26,581.87 = 11,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.41/26,581.87 = 11,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.41x = 26,581.87 × 11,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.41x = 300,458,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,458,745.11/19,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.19

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