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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.94, 26,596.56 and 11,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.94, 26,596.56 and 11,203.72 is: 15,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.94 : 26,596.56 = 11,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.94/26,596.56 = 11,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.94x = 26,596.56 × 11,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.94x = 297,980,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,980,411.20/19,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.08

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