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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.72, 26,599.32 and 11,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.72, 26,599.32 and 11,317.04 is: 15,617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.72 : 26,599.32 = 11,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.72/26,599.32 = 11,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.72x = 26,599.32 × 11,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.72x = 301,025,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,025,568.41/19,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.64

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