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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.72, 26,594.34 and 11,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.72, 26,594.34 and 11,317.80 is: 15,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.72 : 26,594.34 = 11,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.72/26,594.34 = 11,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.72x = 26,594.34 × 11,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.72x = 300,989,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,989,421.25/19,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.95

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