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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.48, 26,596.50 and 11,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.48, 26,596.50 and 11,322.52 is: 15,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.48 : 26,596.50 = 11,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.48/26,596.50 = 11,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.48x = 26,596.50 × 11,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.48x = 301,139,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,139,403.18/19,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.55

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