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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.05, 26,598.38 and 11,316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.05, 26,598.38 and 11,316.41 is: 15,616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.05 : 26,598.38 = 11,316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.05/26,598.38 = 11,316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.05x = 26,598.38 × 11,316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.05x = 300,998,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,998,083.59/19,274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.75

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