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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.94, 26,593.62 and 11,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.94, 26,593.62 and 11,311.86 is: 15,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.94 : 26,593.62 = 11,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.94/26,593.62 = 11,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.94x = 26,593.62 × 11,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.94x = 300,823,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,823,306.33/19,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,611.82

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