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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.72, 26,597.94 and 11,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.72, 26,597.94 and 11,316.04 is: 15,616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.72 : 26,597.94 = 11,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.72/26,597.94 = 11,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.72x = 26,597.94 × 11,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.72x = 300,983,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,983,352.96/19,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.26

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