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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,277.24, 26,611.24 and 11,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,277.24, 26,611.24 and 11,319.96 is: 15,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277.24 : 26,611.24 = 11,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277.24/26,611.24 = 11,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277.24x = 26,611.24 × 11,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277.24x = 301,238,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,238,172.35/19,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.62

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