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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.88, 26,598.12 and 11,316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.88, 26,598.12 and 11,316.23 is: 15,616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.88 : 26,598.12 = 11,316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.88/26,598.12 = 11,316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.88x = 26,598.12 × 11,316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.88x = 300,990,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,990,310.50/19,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.49

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