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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.14, 26,594.58 and 11,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.14, 26,594.58 and 11,316.32 is: 15,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.14 : 26,594.58 = 11,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.14/26,594.58 = 11,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.14x = 26,594.58 × 11,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.14x = 300,952,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,952,777.55/19,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.95

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